Quinoa has come to be one of my favorite foods.  I was introduced to it by my grandma about 3 years ago.  I had never heard of it previously, but since then I have enjoyed it many times.  And it has become a super popular food for many people…you can tell because the prices have gone up!  It’s still affordable, though, and worth the money.

Why should you eat Quinoa (keen-wah)?

Quinoa is called a grain, but is actually a member of the same family as spinach. It grows in South America.  It has become well known because of its unique protein content.  Unlike other grains or similar foods, it has all of the essential amino acids to form a complete protein – i.e. it is a good quality source of protein.

Quinoa is also a good source of fiber, has plenty of vitamins and minerals, and is naturally gluten free.

What do you do with it?

Quinoa is cooked in a similar way to rice and ends up with a consistency similar to cous cous.

Try this delicious recipe or create your own variety – anything goes with quinoa!  And it certainly fits with a natural weight loss plan or anybody just wanting to be healthy.

To your health,

Kimberly