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Experiment with Quinoa

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Considered a complete protein because it provides all nine essential amino acids, quinoa is a heart healthy side dish. Serve this widely available grain warm or cold, in place of rice or pasta. Each serving of quinoa offers 5 grams of fiber, plus zinc, iron, vitamin E, and selenium. No wonder the United Nations anointed it a “Super Crop.”

Tip Talk: Stay Full Longer with Protein

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From our Daily Tips: “Eating Protein Helps You Feel Full Longer.”

I’ve been a vegetarian for almost five years, so getting protein looks a little different for me than it does for most people. Still, protein is an important part of a woman’s diet, whether you’re a vegetarian or not.