Couscous is made of small granules of semolina flour, and is traditional in North African cuisine. It is also available made from whole-wheat flour, which slightly increases the fiber and boosts nutritional value. Why you should be eating this ultra-healthy food:
1. A 1 cup serving (quite a large amount) of couscous provides only 176 calories (8-11% or your daily calorie intake), compared to pasta's 390 calories per cup or the 205 calories per cup in rice. Furthermore,1 cup of couscous adds 6g of protein to your day, or 12% of your recommended daily intake. Other grains typically provide a lower levels of this macro-nutrient, which is needed for muscle building after exercise, and sustaining energy. All types of couscous generally have less than 1g of fat per cup.
2. Couscous contains some vitamins, but crucially it contains the trace mineral selenium. Selenium is needed by the body needs in small quantities, acting as an antioxidant and protecting healthy cells from the mutating effects of toxins that change the DNA and structural composition, leading to disease and premature aging.
3. It will act as a base for you to experiment with a whole new cuisine (North African, usually Moroccan) which is delicious and incredibly healthy compared to our artificial Western foods.
4. I find Couscous to be filling if you eat enough of it, but it never makes you feel bloated like pasta sometimes does.
Overall, it is clear that couscous is very good for you. RVFers who are trying to gain muscle and lose fat should seriuosly consider eating this, with its relatively high protein amounts and its low fat. For those worried about carbs, a cup contains around 1/4 of your recommended carb intake, but if you're working out then this shouldn't affect you too much.
1. A 1 cup serving (quite a large amount) of couscous provides only 176 calories (8-11% or your daily calorie intake), compared to pasta's 390 calories per cup or the 205 calories per cup in rice. Furthermore,1 cup of couscous adds 6g of protein to your day, or 12% of your recommended daily intake. Other grains typically provide a lower levels of this macro-nutrient, which is needed for muscle building after exercise, and sustaining energy. All types of couscous generally have less than 1g of fat per cup.
2. Couscous contains some vitamins, but crucially it contains the trace mineral selenium. Selenium is needed by the body needs in small quantities, acting as an antioxidant and protecting healthy cells from the mutating effects of toxins that change the DNA and structural composition, leading to disease and premature aging.
3. It will act as a base for you to experiment with a whole new cuisine (North African, usually Moroccan) which is delicious and incredibly healthy compared to our artificial Western foods.
4. I find Couscous to be filling if you eat enough of it, but it never makes you feel bloated like pasta sometimes does.
Overall, it is clear that couscous is very good for you. RVFers who are trying to gain muscle and lose fat should seriuosly consider eating this, with its relatively high protein amounts and its low fat. For those worried about carbs, a cup contains around 1/4 of your recommended carb intake, but if you're working out then this shouldn't affect you too much.