Have you heard of it? Are you eating it?
If you haven't and you aren't, I hope to change that!
"Quinoa was important to the diet of pre-Columbian Andean civilizations.[15] Quinoa has been called a superfood.[16] Protein content is very high for a cereal/pseudo-cereal (14% by mass), yet not as high as most beans and legumes. Quinoa's protein content per 100 calories is higher than brown rice, potatoes, barley and millet, but is less than wild rice and oats.[17] Nutritional evaluations of quinoa indicate that it is a source of complete protein.[18][19][20] Furthermore, it is a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus and is high in magnesium and iron. Quinoa is also a source of calcium, and thus is useful for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant.[21] Quinoa is gluten-free and considered easy to digest."
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Quinoa is a robust health food! It is so versatile and can be used both sweet & savory for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks! You can sneak it into most anything. We put it in our oats and our eggs. I recently added it to an already super-healthy muffin recipe. We use it in place of rice and sometimes pasta. It can be added to smoothies, too ~ along with all of its health benefits, it will add a chewable element to your drink!
Here is a link to 25 quinoa recipes from Cooking Light. Please share any of your favorites, too!
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