Quinoa one of the world's healthiest foods
Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family that is grown for its edible seeds. It is pronounced KEEN-wah . Technically quinoa isn't a cereal grain. It's actually a seed which is prepared and eaten like a grain. Quinoa is an ancient plant that was a staple food crop for the Inca Empire. The Incas referred to it as the "mother of all grains" and believed it to be sacred. There are three main types: white, red and black. Although quinoa seed has been consumed for thousands of years in Andes mountains of South America, its popularity has mushroomed in recent years. Since its benefits to health became known and verified by nutritionists it has become a trendy superfood. These include: Quinoa is Highly Nutritious One cup (185 grams)of cooked quinoa contains: Protein: 8 grams. Fiber: 5 grams. Manganese: 58% of the RDA. Magnesium: 30% of the RDA. Phosphorus:28% of the RDA. Folate: 19% of the RDA. Copper: 18% of the RDA. Iron: 15% of the RDA...