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I am Mae German. 34 years old. Born in Mangatarem, province of Pangasinan. I was taught and trained by Juan Dela Cruz, and I am currently being trained for more by Uncle Sam. Writing since the age of 12. Blogging since 2001. I keep a notebook and a pen in my bag, on my bedside table, and inside the bathroom. Misses a lot. Sometimes even my own voice. Loves to laugh. Sometimes even at myself. I am a work in progress. My ultimate dream is to be a SAHM. That is, if I am bound to have that chance in this lifetime... and I am.

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Don't take my words personally. At times, not even literally. This is my journal. You're my reader. My spectator. Applaud. Yawp. Yawn. Smile. Frown. Rave. Rant. Or not. Neither can I see you from where I am standing nor can I hear you.

This is not my life. Maybe just a part of it. But this is me meandering through life. My emotions fluctuate. My opinion varies. If it's too hot in here and you can't take it, leave. If it's dull and too cold, go somewhere else for warmth. I won't wipe the frown on your brow.

My stories, unless stated otherwise, are mostly fictional. Fiction could be based on reality. Still, they are fiction. Don't own it. Don't live in it. It is what it is. Leave it.

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Late last year, I was introduced to Quinoa. The name and how you pronounce it-- Keen-Wah, doesn't really ring a bell. I haven't heard of it until I was offered to try it. They said it is so much easier for our tummy to digest than rice or corn; hence, getting all the nutrients faster.

Then I started "googling" about it as I usually do when addicted to some food (you'll be surprised how blueberries can prevent ovarian and colon cancer!). They're right about calling it a "power" food. In fact it isn't a true grain (hence, it has no gluten, for those who have grain allergies) and is related to spinach (Hah! Popeye!). It has complete (all nine) amino acid and it's twice the protein of rice.It is very high in fiber and a very good source of iron. It is rich in vitamin B2 and magnesium (goodbye migraines), vitamin B6, and vitamin E; and has high levels of iron and zinc.

As my friend is (still) recuperating from her surgery, I cook quinoa for her every day (that I am with her). That and some serving of other fruits and vegetables that I know could help her regain her strength and heal her wounds fast. She used to eat rice but when I started living with her, she learned how to minimize her rice-intake. Some days she'd eat oats instead of rice. I make sure she always has quinoa in her diet.

Well, some people are not used to NOT eating rice. I am just lucky I am not really a rice-person even when I was a kid. That made it easier for me to abstain from it or eat less of it. We need energy and we could get such from rice, I know. But if there is a healthier option (try brown rice), I'd go for it. Remember how these carbohydrates are converted to sugar, alright? Go easy with sugar, people.

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Guest, Unregistered

san makabili ng quinoa

Posted 2011-06-30 15:02:14

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Mae, Unregistered

Nabibili ko siya kahit saang grocery dito, eh. Sang lugar ka ba?

Posted 2011-07-01 23:52:32