Monthly Archives: May 2008

3 reasons Quinoa helps migraine sufferers

Quinoa can help people who suffer from migraines. The reason is because of the high beneficial chemical nutrients that it contains. The 3 most helpful components are:- Magnesium Quinoa has a high content of magnesium which is known to relax … Continue reading

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Quinoa and Carbohydrates

One of the best nutritional benefits of quinoa is that it is a complex carbohydrate. Don’t go yet I will explain what this means. 2 Types of Carbohydrates There are 2 types of carbohydrates , Simple Carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. … Continue reading

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Can you eat Quinoa raw?

Raw food is being touted as the best thing for you at the moment. There are Juice masters and raw food guru’s aplenty. I eat the vast majority of my vegetables raw and of course all my fruit. This is … Continue reading

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Quinoa salad season has started

Here in the UK Summer has finally arrived. I know you can eat salads all year round but it always seems better and fresher in summer. Quinoa salads are a great addition to any meal as you can combine so … Continue reading

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What you eat with quinoa makes it good for GI diet

Quinoa is a good healthy food in and of itself. But it remains very good for people on the GI diet because of the way it easily mixes and complements fruit and vegetables. For example I regularly mix quinoa with … Continue reading

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