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These nutty-tasting Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat, a whole grain rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and an antioxidant called rutin.
Despite its name, buckwheat isn't related to wheat and is gluten-free. Still, if you’re on a gluten-free diet, check the ingredients list, since some soba noodles are made with a mix of buckwheat flour and wheat flour.
Serve it up: You can cook soba like other pasta, but it cooks faster. Drain it and rinse with cold water to remove extra starch.
Are you so over oatmeal? Make a warm bowl of quinoa porridge. Like rolled oats, quinoa flakes are steamed and then rolled to flatten them. They cook faster than regular quinoa without losing nutrition.
Serve it up: Add 1/3 cup quinoa flakes and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to 1 cup simmering water. Stir until creamy in texture. Top with your choice of nuts and fruits. Also use quinoa flakes instead of oats when making granola or fruit crisps.
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9. Old Fave: Whole Wheat Pasta. New Fave: Soba Noodles
These nutty-tasting Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat, a whole grain rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and an antioxidant called rutin.
Despite its name, buckwheat isn't related to wheat and is gluten-free. Still, if you’re on a gluten-free diet, check the ingredients list, since some soba noodles are made with a mix of buckwheat flour and wheat flour.
Serve it up: You can cook soba like other pasta, but it cooks faster. Drain it and rinse with cold water to remove extra starch.
10. Old Fave: Oatmeal. New Fave: Quinoa Flakes
Are you so over oatmeal? Make a warm bowl of quinoa porridge. Like rolled oats, quinoa flakes are steamed and then rolled to flatten them. They cook faster than regular quinoa without losing nutrition.
Serve it up: Add 1/3 cup quinoa flakes and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to 1 cup simmering water. Stir until creamy in texture. Top with your choice of nuts and fruits. Also use quinoa flakes instead of oats when making granola or fruit crisps.