Quinoa? What are the differences in types? Good for type 2?

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susan G.
susan G. January 17, 2012
Quinoa is higher in protein than true grains; probably more like beans in its composition. Do you have a nutritionist you can question? I would guess it's good, but a matter of portion size.
 
susan G.
susan G. January 17, 2012
From www.quinoa.net --
3. It’s a DIABETIC solution, a very low-glycemic-index cereal type food.
Under nutrition, they have the complete analysis.
 
healthierkitchen
healthierkitchen January 17, 2012
Because quinoa is not actually a grain it doesn't have the carb profile of rice and other grains.
 
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