Articles for tag: Quinoa

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Quinoa Recipes for Breakfast and Snacks

If you are seeking quinoa recipes, you may also want to know a little more about this healthy grain. Quinoa is actually an ancient seed that has only recently gained popularity in the United States. The Incas considered it sacred and the people of the Andes have cultivated quinoa for thousands of years. Pronounced “KEEN-wah,” ...

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Four Delicious Wheat Flour Alternatives

Although wheat has enjoyed a long-term reputation as a health food, the number of people who report an adverse reaction to eating wheat is on the rise. Several factors may contribute to a growing intolerance of wheat including overuse and genetic modification. The Overuse of Wheat Because wheat is such a versatile grain, it is ...

Quinoa: The Wonder Food

Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-WAH, is a seed that has taken American health-nuts by storm in recent months. But what is quinoa, why is it hailed by nutritionists, and how can we incorporate it into our diets? What is Quinoa? Quinoa is a seed that originated in Andes region of South America. The Incans, knowing its nutritional ...

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Guide to Growing Quinoa

Overview Quinoa (pronounced keen’wah) has long been a significant food crop in South America, and has been growing in popularity in the United States, especially among vegans and vegetarians. Unlike most grains, quinoa has broad leaves (which are also edible), and colorful clusters of little flowers of usually red or purple, making it an aesthetically ...

Review of Trader Joe’s Organic Quinoa

A few weeks ago a friend of mine suggested that I try couscous as an alternative to rice or pasta that I usually add as a side dish accompanying poultry or meat. He also mentioned quinoa, which I purchased and liked just as much as the couscous and decided to write a product review about ...