Couscous is small pasta made of semolina, or “shuji”. It can be eaten as a side dish, salad or dessert, and you can use it in place of rice. This whole-grain food is native to northern Africa and is commonly found in Middle Eastern cuisine, but is now gaining popularity worldwide because of its health benefits. Eating couscous provides you with a good source of lean, vegetarian protein, providing your daily protein needs without consuming excess fat. Each one cup serving of couscous provides 2 grams of dietary fibre, beneficial for managing weight and cholesterol levels. Choosing whole grain foods like couscous typically provides you with more vitamins, minerals and fibre per serving than refined grains.