Gut-positive quinoa bowl recipes

If you haven’t tried quinoa yet, you are missing out on an extremely versatile superfood that delivers a variety of nutritional value.

Quinoa is actually a seed, but nutritionally it’s considered a whole grain. It’s been grown for food for thousands of years, originating in South America. Not only is it high in fiber, it’s also a complete protein. That means it delivers all nine essential amino acids, making it a great protein source for anyone, but especially vegetarians and vegans. It’s also gluten-free.

Quinoa’s high fiber content makes it a gut-positive food. A diet rich in plant-based foods supports holistic wellness by encouraging a more diverse, resilient gut microbiome. Here are some gut-healthy recipes that feature quinoa along with other foods to support your gut health!

Salmon quinoa bowl

This recipe serves two and takes only five minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 6 oz smoked salmon
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup canned chickpeas
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• 1 lemon, wedged
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Divide quinoa between two serving bowls, then flake 3 oz. salmon onto each bowl.
2. Divide the remaining ingredients between the bowls and garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

Quinoa burrito bowl

This recipe makes four servings and takes about 35 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups lettuce, chopped
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 lime
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Cilantro to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and lime juice, then pour over cooked quinoa.
2. Assemble each bowl with quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, onion and black beans. Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy!

Nutrilite Begin 30 Holistic Wellness Program

The above recipes come from the Nutrilite™ Begin 30 Holistic Wellness Program, a 30-day, guided program focused on gut health through improving the way you eat, drink, move and think. While focusing on food for gut health is a key part of taking care of your gut, it’s important to look at other lifestyle habits, too.

The program is built around four wellness pillars: nutrition, hydration, physical activity and mindfulness. It provides guidance for consuming a largely plant-based diet rich in antioxidants, drinking at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day, getting 10,000 steps each day along with regular exercise and practicing mindfulness. It also offers recommendations for gut-supporting supplements.

You can support your personalized journey on the Begin 30 Holistic Wellness Program by downloading the Amway Wellbeing+ app. It includes a pre- and post-program assessment, daily logs to help you stay accountable and to see how your habits stack up in nutrition, hydration, physical activity and mindfulness, and a library of educational content to help you achieve success.

The holistic approach is designed to build healthier habits that can lead to big wellness wins for your gut and overall health and wellbeing. Ready to learn more about supporting your gut health through healthy lifestyle habits and supplements? Check out the Begin 30 Holistic Wellness Program and get started. And find more gut-healthy recipes on Amway Discover.