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Every day, a new trial of Superfood Hit-of a new supermarket shelf, each with a choir of health experts and gourmands that the taste, weight loss and health benefits are out of this world. . While most of them live up to their cup of exchange threshing, others, likequinoa, are more difficult for some to swallow. Compared to other cereals, the whipped of the old grain takes some skills - and it does not taste very well if you ruin, explains Lori Zanini, R & D, CDE, spokesman of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "When it's not well seasoned or flavored, quinoa can have a dry and earthy taste that some people find unattractive," she says. For those who can not stand the taste, Zanini suggests giving a softer tasting millet. With regard to the battle of Millet vs quinoa, read it to learn how to understand how the old less known grain gets dressed in relation to the golden child of the world of food.

"The millet and quinoa are naturally gluten-free and each provides a solid boost of fiber and magnesium, two nutrients of many Americans do not receive enough," says Zanini, adding: "These nutrients regulate blood glucose, this which is useful for diabetics and those who try to lose weight. "Mil and quinoa are also rich in antioxidants, substances that encourage free radicals of the disease.

The main nutrition difference between the two grains is their amino acid profile: While quinoa is a complete protein, the millet is not. Complete proteins contain all nine of the essential amino acids that the body can not produce alone. Although most animal proteins are complete, few plants can say the same. Vegetarians and vegetarians make the move to Millet should add a new complete source of protein their diet. Soy, hemp seeds,Chia seeds, and Ezekiel Bread suit all the food bill.

Both super-grains are prepared in the same way and can be used in a variety of dishes. "The millet and quinoa require the same grain of the liquid ratio during cooking (1: 2) and can be used in pilafes, pans, soups and stews," says Zanini.

The hands down, the millet is the most affordable option. It costs around $ 2 per book while Quinoa comes right under $ 8.