Quinoa - pronounced keen-wah - is a grain, but not just any
grain. It is considered to be almost a complete food. It is very
high in protein, full of vitamins, gluten- and wheat-free,
cholesterol-free and usually organic. And it is simply delicious.
An ancient plant native to the Andes mountains, quinoa is known to
have been a staple food of the Incas. Quinoa contains more protein
than any other grain. The World Health Organization as being
closest to milk has likened the quality of this protein. Quinoa is
also a very good source of manganese, magnesium, potassium,
phosphorous, copper, zinc, vitamins E and B6, riboflavin, niacin
and thiamine. It has more calcium than cow's milk, is an excellent
antioxidant, is rich in dietary fibre and has more iron than any
grain. It also has the highest content of unsaturated fats and a
lower ratio of carbohydrates than any other grain plus a low
Glycemic Index level. The health benefits are truly enormous. In
the kitchen, quinoa has a huge range of uses and lends itself
beautifully to so many dishes. When cooked, it has a very delicate
texture and is lovely in soups and sweets, and makes wonderful
salads, pasta, breads and delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian
meals. It is simple to prepare, easy to digest and most enjoyable
to eat. It is very light on the stomach and you don't tend to feel
at all heavy after eating a meal made with quinoa.
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Cooking with Quinoa |
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$34.95
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