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  • Quinoa Fruit Salad

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    Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition
    By: Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition
    Preparation 15 min
    Cooking 20 min
    Refrigeration 0 min
    Freezing 0 min
    8 servings
    Piece of cake (easy)
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    Quinoa Fruit Salad

    The Best Fruit Salad Recipe

    Quinoa is often used in savoury recipes, but did you know it’s also delicious in sweet dishes? This pseudo-cereal is super versatile: it can be a salad, snack, or even a breakfast! Not only is it rich in protein and fiber, but it also brings texture to salads such as this one. The perfect combo!

    SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Looking for another sweet quinoa recipe? Try our sprouted quinoa and roasted buckwheat pudding, yum!

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    Preparation tip

    For this fruit salad, you could prepare the quinoa in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve (it can be kept 1 week!). This will save you some time when making your meal. Do not hesitate to use other fruits and add spices to your liking!

     

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Nutritional Information

Per serving

  • Calories
    200 Kcal
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    Calories are units of energy. They represent a measurable quantity of energy brought by a food. Your energetic needs depend on your age, height, weight, gender and how active you are. The average need ranges around 2000 calories/day. A higher or inferior intake might affect your weight.
  • Lipids
    3.2 g
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    Lipids (fats) are essential to your body. They are an important source of energy. However, an excessive consumption is associated with weight gain and higher risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated or trans fats.
  • Saturated fats
    1.5 g
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    Saturated fats, commonly known as “bad fats”, are mostly found in processed foods and in some products of animal origin. If consumed in excess, they can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health, including increases in LDL-cholesterol levels. Try to eat better lipids such as those found in fish, nuts, oilseeds, and oils!
  • Cholesterol
    0 mg
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    Your body mainly uses cholesterol to produce hormones. It is only found in foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no influence on your cholesterol level compared to saturated and trans fats.
  • Sodium
    17 mg
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    In small quantities, sodium is an essential nutrient for your body. However, you probably eat too much of it without even being aware, and this overconsumption can have adverse effects on your health. Indeed, excess sodium targets organs and can lead to hypertension.
  • Carbohydrates
    41 g
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    Carbohydrates are a good source of energy. They are your brain’s main source of fuel for all functions. The carbohydrate group is divided into simple and complex sugars, fibers, and starches. Carbohydrates are mostly found in fruits, dairy products, baked goods, pastries, sweets, cereals, and legumes. It is recommended to not eat high quantities of added sugars. Limit your intake to 50 g/day.
  • Fibers
    5 g
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    Fibers have many health benefits. They are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers can reduce your cholesterol level and help regulate glycemia (blood sugar levels). As for insoluble fibers, they increase stool bulk and regulate bowel function. Since they slow down the digestion process, they promote satiety, which contributes to appetite and weight control. You should consume at least 30 g everyday.
  • Proteins
    4 g
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    Protein has different roles in your body. They are essential to muscle, blood, and even skin development! In fact, protein build most of your bodily structures. They also provide all the amino acids your body needs to make neurotransmitters, new molecules, enzymes, and even certain hormones!
Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Recipe developed with passion and good humor by:

Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Se démarquant par son authenticité et son dynamisme, Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. en nutrition, vulgarise la science de la nutrition et développe de savoureuses recettes. À travers ses nombreux projets entrepreneuriaux, Hubert adore voyager, la bonne bouffe, le bon vin et fréquenter de bonnes adresses gourmandes.

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