Nutrition- Quinoa

Is Quinoa a Superfood?
Quinoa has had a lot of attention lately.  Why is this?

 Although used as a grain, quinoa does not come from a grass like our common grains.  Both the leaves and seeds of the quinoa plant can be eaten. What we get in the store are the seeds. They should be carefully washed as the coating contains saponins, which have a bitter taste and can cause allergies.

Quinoa was considered to be sacred by the ancient civilizations of South America.  It is high in protein and has a good amino acid balance.  It also contains antioxidants and is a rich source of Vitamin Bs.  We use quinoa in several of our products and sell it in our Black Pack.  Quinoa is most commonly sold in its white variety but comes in white, red, and black.   

To read further about quinoa, click here.