Olive Oil Sprout Quinoa Salad, a nutritionist's Mediterranean healthy private recipe
The "Mediterranean diet" has been highly praised by many in the food and nutrition world over the past few years. It is a dietary pattern and a lifestyle attitude originating from the Mediterranean region; at the same time, related studies around the world have repeatedly confirmed that the Mediterranean diet has positive effects on hypertension, Parkinson’s Disease, diabetes, cancer and longevity. But even if you are not suffering from any serious illness, eating a Mediterranean diet also has quite excellent and long-term effects on maintaining your figure and your physical and mental balance. (The Power of Food: Balance Is Your Body's Logic - 15 Nutrient-Dense Foods, Eat More for Better Health)
Perhaps the ingredients that appear in a Mediterranean diet did not often show up on Taiwanese people's dining tables in the past; but nowadays supermarkets can almost always provide consumers with every kind of ingredient in one place; so this time, Greenvines' nutritionist wants more people to know that in Taiwan, China you can also easily make authentic Mediterranean dishes that at the same time combine fresh sprouts—come and take a look with us right away!
But did you know that quinoa is not a grain at all, but a plant of the Amaranthaceae family, and is actually a close relative of spinach! Nutritionally, including B vitamins, A, E and various trace elements such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc, quinoa's content is far higher than that of other foods, and its protein content is even higher than beef. In addition, quinoa also contains the amino acid GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter naturally secreted by the brain. When GABA concentration in the body is high, it can keep body and mind away from negative emotions such as depression, insomnia, anger and panic. Therefore, if you want to have a happy mood at all times, just eat more quinoa!
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