SUPERFOOD - QUINOA

SUPERFOOD - QUINOA!

Quinoa originated in the Andean region of South America, where it has been an important food for over 6,000 years. (Impressive!)  Widely produced in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, Quinoa is becoming more and more popular in North America. 

This frequently overlooked grain-like crop, pronounced "keen-wah", is a true Superfood, providing a stunning array of minerals and vitamins for your overall health.  Quinoa is an excellent source of protein (yes, you hear that right...), which helps your muscles recover after a workout and can help fuel you throughout your day.  It also contains a healthy dose of dietary fiber, an important factor in slowing digestion that helps keep your waistline slim.  

This fascinating "pseudocereal" can provide improvement for those suffering from migraines,the magnesium found in quinoa seems to reduce the frequency of migraines headaches.  Magnesium has also been known to substantially lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and boost your overall heart health.  

Try eating quinoa in the evening - it's an easy-to-digest food, so it can encourage a good night's sleep. 

STAR NUTRIENTS

Iron, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, B2, B6, B9, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium and Phosphorous. 

ENJOY IT!

In soups, stir-fry, pilaf, cooked like rice, cooked like oatmeal, or as a dessert. That's what I call a versatile food!!

FUN FACT

In ancient Incan society, quinoa was revered as the "mother grain" and considered sacred.  It was tradition that the Inca leader plant the first seed of every planting season using a golden shovel.

 

RECIPES

10 Quick Quinoa Recipes 

Quinoa with Sundried Tomatoes 

Clean Eating Banana Almond Quinoa 

 

MORE INFORMATION

Wikipedia - Quinoa Information 

WHFOODS: QUINOA