How to Cook Quinoa for Breakfast
If you and your senior loved one have only ever tried quinoa for dinner, you’re missing out. Quinoa can be a terrific breakfast staple, too, and with March being Quinoa Month, this is the perfect time to give this idea a try. You might need some ideas to get you started, though, so give some of these options a go.
Senior Care Springfield PA – How to Cook Quinoa for Breakfast
Cook the Quinoa First
Once you start to eat quinoa more often, you’ll develop your own favorite way of cooking it. Many people swear by a good old stovetop method while others prefer using their rice cooker overnight. Whatever works for you is perfectly fine.
Add Berries or Nuts
Berries and nuts add a variety of textures. They also add tons of fiber and, in the case of the nuts, healthy fats. The berries add lots of antioxidants and other essential vitamins and nutrients. They also taste super delicious and add sweetness without having to add sugar or artificial sweeteners.
Try Other Fruits
Don’t forget that there are plenty of other fruits that are healthy, too. Bananas are a breakfast staple for many people, but there are also apples, stone fruits like peaches, and even raisins. Experiment to find the combinations that your elderly loved one enjoys the most.
Add Spices
If your loved one doesn’t like fruits, berries, or nuts don’t worry, there are still options. Spices make a wonderful addition to quinoa. You can try cinnamon, ginger, or even going a little crazy and trying a chai blend. These ideas can give your loved one a little bit of variety if she’s feeling like she’s having the same old thing over and over.
Try Nut Milks
One of the easiest things to do with oatmeal and porridge is to add a little milk to loosen up the cereal a bit. You can do the same with quinoa, but if your loved one is sensitive to dairy, consider using nut milks. These can give her a little bit of extra protein and healthy fats along with her super healthy bowl of quinoa.
With help from senior care providers, getting delicious and nutritious breakfasts like this prepared in advance for your elderly loved one is easier than you think.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Care Services in Springfield PA, please contact the caring staff at True Direct Home Health Care today.
Doc, as he is called by everyone - staff, patients and clients - first experienced home health care and hospice care while as a colleg student at King's College as he cared for his mother every day while she first battled COPD and then lung cancer. It was during this time that he came to understand that caring for a patient was more than just clinical expertise.
"Admittedly, my strongest attribute is my communication skills and the simple fact that I love to help people. Even the smallest thing you can do for someone really can mean so much to them long term. In fact, it could change them forever. That's what providing quality personal home health care should be all about."
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