quinoa Tag

October 10, 2014 In Food and Recipes, News By Crystal Di Domizio

Quinoa: The Super Grain

In an effort to eat a healthier diet, most people turn to brown rice as a substitute for white rice. If you’re ready to explore and expand your options beyond brown rice quinoa is a very valuable addition to your diet. Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wa”) hails its super grain status from its rich nutritional content. Grown for thousands of years in the South American Andes it was called “the mother grain” by the Incas. Although commonly referred to as a grain, pseudo grains such as quinoa are actually seeds with grain-like qualities. There are hundreds of varieties of quinoa, ranging in color...

February 18, 2011 In Food and Recipes, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Recipes for Health: Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Quinoa, native to South America, is the grain of the moment - much like brown rice in the 70's, wheat berries in the 80's, and couscous in the 90's. Pronounced "keen-wa," it was a staple of the ancient Incas, hence the name "the mother grain." Mild, nutty-tasting and packed with high-quality protein, fiber, and iron, it cooks quickly, has a fluffy texture, and is available organically grown, packaged, and sold in whole food markets and many grocery stores. We see quinoa recipes everywhere: in food magazines, cookbooks, and on diet "yes" food lists. Quinoa is a dietician’s dream. A third of...