Fiber/Carbohydrate Diet

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Hi, I just learned 90% of our serotonin is made in our gut. To have a healthy gut, you need a high fiber/carbohydrate diet. 35mg of Fiber a day.
I’m new at this, anyone have any recipes with quinoa you would like to share?
Thank you

Lottie

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I'm a big fiber fan - get 40g+ more days than not. I'm not a big quinoa eater, even though as a vegetarian maybe I should be, since it's one of the higher protein grain-type things?

I do sometimes make and do like quinoa bites. As long as all of the other variable ingredients freeze well, it's possible to make them in big batches, freeze, and microwave briefly to thaw. The most basic ingredients are quinoa and eggs; many recipes have some kind of cheese, too. After that, it's kind of a free-for-all of what to put in to add flavor or more nutrition. They can be eaten as is, or dipped in something like a yogurt dip or marinara, etc.

There are recipes all over the web for different variations. The first time I made them, I used the pizza bites version from this web site (but changed some details). I pinned one of her recipes on Pinterest so I'd remember it, but here's her whole set with lots of variations:

https://soveryblessed.com/?s=quinoa+bites

If you like beans and other legumes, those are one of the very best fiber sources. Besides eating them in dishes that feature them, it's possible to blend them into "creamy" soups or sauces, including them in pasta bakes, and more. There are also some good pastas made with red or green lentils that are close in taste/texture to wheat pasta (but brand matters - some are better than others). It also has more protein and more of some micronutrients. Edamame and black bean pastas also have high fiber and even higher protein, but generally are chewy - I like them in pseudo-Asian style noodle dishes, but not as a sub for regular pasta with tomato-y sauces and such.

Most of my fiber probably comes from veggies, fruits, and whole grains, but also some from seeds and nuts.