Find this tiny grain in its whole form or ground into flour—the main ingredient ininjera, a staple flatbread in Ethiopian cuisine. It is a plant native of Eritrea and Ethiopia. “Teff is high in protein, higher in iron than most other grains, and a fiber powerhouse packing 12 grams in...
Something I’ve recently accepted is that I will always eat a more carb-focused diet. I love rice and pasta and, more importantly, I have a very sensitive stomach and carbs are good for helping with that. Instead of fighting it, I’m trying to listen to what my body wants and work ...
Think lots of vegetables and fruits, the complex carbs. like brown rice, quinoa, barley, amaranth, amd all the lovely beans and lentils. Mexican, Indian and the SE Asian cuisines have many vegetarian dishes, seasoned and spiced with a variety. You are also being part of the movement to ...
If you don’t eat meat, getting protein in your meal is still important. You need protein to fuel your hiking (though carbs and fat are probably more important, as I detail below). Consider black beans that have been soaked or pre-cooked, tofu that’s pre-cooked, or a fresh add-in...