22-Jan-2012

Quantum Quinoa

Super-Seed of the Incas

Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”)—the staple food of the ancient Incas— is not a grain, but actually a seed related to the spinach family. Oh, if Popeye only knew! Quinoa sports all kinds of superfood qualities—this little seed is full of high-quality protein (containing all 9 essential amino acids) and contains more calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese and zinc than wheat, barley and corn. Studies have shown quinoa to support a healthy cardio-vascular system, enhance weight loss and help fight diabetes, breast cancer and aging.

Cooked quinoa is light, fluffy and a bit crunchy, with a subtle sweet flavor. It cooks and tastes like a grain, making it an excellent gluten-free replacement for grains that feed candida or are difficult to digest. Quinoa is versatile and makes a great breakfast cereal, a tasty protein dish with vegetables or even a cold salad with fruit. Wash quinoa well before cooking and cook some up in just minutes. Move over ordinary grains—quinoa is the new quantum, cool superfood of champions!

Bliss out with this Strawberry Quinoa Salad or Quinoa Protein Brekkie Bowl (Food & Flow video)

Recommended: Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood by Patricia Green and Organic Quinoa (10 lb. bag)