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Posted 4/24/2012 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
I switched over to a GF diet about 2 mos ago, before my husband was hospitalized and needed to have his colon removed. We both enjoyed having quinoa, but now I'm not sure if he can eat it or if it's one of those no-no foods to avoid blockage (popcorn, nuts, seeds, etc).

Does anyone have any experience with quinoa or being on a gluten free diet?

Posted 4/24/2012 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
I was mostly gluten free before surgery (although not super strict). I have had quinoa since surgery. I don't think it's a no-no food like those hard things you mentioned, but when I've eaten it, I wondered if I got any nutrition from it, as a lot of it comes out in the bag looking like when it went in (especially weird looking w/black quinoa). It's a little bit gross for emptying (one of the few things that's made me rinse the bag out w/water).

I do like it and it's very healthy (if you're getting the actual nutrition from it).... it's just pretty much impossible to chew.... wondering if it could be pureed in soup or something...
Posted 4/25/2012 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
I love quinoa and eat it at least twice a week. The trick is to cook it with more moisture than the recipe demands. I cook it in a rice cooker. I use either broth or orange juice instead of water. I use the natural (linen colored). The texture should be almost as soft as white rice.
Posted 4/25/2012 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Subzero, I'll try that.
Posted 4/25/2012 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
It is Gluten Free (it's a seed, not a grain), but you'd have to be careful to read the package to see if it's processed where other items are to know if it's really ok as a GF food.

I actually eat it several times a week, without incident, but to be safe your husband would have to try a small amount and see how it goes. If there aren't issues then add more!

When I said it was a seed, it's cooked and, for me, doesn't expand or anything, it acts more like rice where it thickens output.

I've cooked it in many different liquids, but I'll have to try OJ! Sounds delicious:)
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