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16 July 2012
Try Quinoa for a New Taste
By Barbara Sherman
It's pronounced (Keen –
wah). You may have heard
friends talking about it or
seen it in specialty stores.
Although relatively new
in the United States, quinoa has
been a dietary staple in the Andes
Mountains of South America
for thousands of years. Quinoa
is used as a grain substitute but
is actually an edible seed that is
harvested from the Chenopodium
or Goosefoot plant, which got its
name from the shape of its leaves.
We hear the term “Super
food” bandied about a lot these
days, but just look at some of
quinoa’s nutritional benefits:
✔ One serving of quinoa
contains 48% of the daily
amount of magnesium.
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✔ It is rich in iron, tryptophan,
copper and phosphorus.
✔ It is high in protein, calcium
and iron which makes it a
meat substitute for vegans.
✔ It contains all nine essential
amino acids including lysine, which
is necessary for cellular renewal.
✔ It is an excellent source
of fiber and starch
✔ Despite all those minerals
and nutrients, it is low in calories
making it ideal for dieters.
✔ Quinoa is gluten free.
It is no surprise that it is being
recommended for people who
want to lose weight, for people
who suffer from migraine, heart
disease and atherosclerosis, for
people with gluten sensitivity, for
vegans, and basically for everyone
who wants to eat healthy.
Available in three colors, or
varieties, Golden, Red, and Black,
each having a slightly distinctive
“nutty” taste. Quinoa is more
similar to rice than a grain and
is delicious served alone or as a
substitute anywhere you would
use rice. Cook quinoa in water as
you would rice, but only for 10 to
12 minutes. Quinoa flour is used to
make most familiar pasta shapes.
Quinoa has proven a Godsend
for people diagnosed with Celiac
disease who are unable tolerate
the gluten protein in foods
containing wheat, barley or rye.
Cooking with quinoa offers
many delicious possibilities
for staying healthy.
It can be cooked in a broth to make
couscous, stews and soups. Use it to
add texture and flavor to salads and
breakfast cereals and even desserts!
So, the next time you are in the mood
for something new, try Quinoa.
Barbara Sherman owns
The Health Nut in Callao.
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