Organic Quinoa!
Quinoa 101: The Quick Skinny By MindBodyGreen
What is organic quinoa? What are the health benefits?
…Called “the mother of all grains” by the Incas (they considered quinoa to be a sacred food) and a “super-crop” by the United Nations because of its protein content, quinoa (pronounced “KEE-nwah”) is definitely a favorite of many.
It’s considered a grain but is part of the leafy family of vegetables. It’s crunchy and chewy and makes for a great nutty snack.
Are there health benefits? Quinoa is a great source of protein and is a “complete protein” — i.e., it has all nine essential amino acids. It’s also gluten-free.
