Couscous Vs Quinoa

Couscous Vs Quinoa -   

Couscous - Couscous is a Berber dish of small steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina i.e. traditionally served with a stew spooned on top. Pearl millet and sorghum, especially in the Sahel, and other cereals can be cooked in a similar way and the resulting dishes are also sometimes called couscous.They are of 3 types-   

1- Moroccan Couscous(small in size and cooks in few minutes)

2- Israeli Couscous(large in size and resembles tiny pieces of pasta) 3- Lebanese Couscous(large in size and takes more time to cook)  

About its Health - Whole grain couscous is a good source of fiber.Fiber is good for you in a lot of ways. It can stop your blood sugar from spiking and can keep you fuller longer. It also can help lower cholesterol, which can reduce your chances of heart disease.   

Benefits of Couscous-  1- It can stop your blood sugar from spiking 

2- It also helps to lower cholesterol

3- It also reduce your chances of heart disease

4- Higher fiber diet can also lower your odds of intestinal and breast cancer 

5- Reduces risk of prostate cancer and lung cancer

6- Aids in faster healing of wounds

7- Boosts immune system

8- Beneficial in improving muscle mass in body

9- Reduces risk of constipation and aids in digestion  

What is couscous used for ?  Couscous makes for a quick, healthy side dish that becomes fluffy when cooked, but is chewy and firm in texture. It’s great for a simple side, an easy salad, or even stuffed in vegetables. But, What exactly is it ? Couscous is a tiny pasta made of wheat or barley.

Is Couscous A pasta ?  Because it’s convenient and goes well with everything. Couscous is a staple grain. Some foodies consider this grain product to be a type of pasta, but the similarity is only superficial.It is made of crushed durum wheat semolina, not the ground type used for pasta. 

  Is couscous good for weight loss ?  Couscous is an excellent slimming food because it swells in the stomach, which means we fill up more quickly and tend not to eat so much. Researcher suggest that chemical contains in chillies can boost your body’s ability to burn fat and curb your appetite.   

Does it makes you fat ?  Couscous contains mostly carbohydrate as it’s made from Semolina, but it also contains quite good levels of protein and fibre with very little fat and no salt.  Nutitionally, couscous contains some calcium,magnesium, iron and zinc, as well as some of the B vitamins and vitamin E. 

Nutrition Facts-