Monthly Archives: April 2009

Quinoa and Phytates

At the beginning of this post I must say hands up that I am not a nutritionist. I have found a website that deals more fully with phytates and quinoa. I am just waiting for permission from the owner to … Continue reading

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Grow Your Own Quinoa – Part 3

Amaranth keeps on flowering until hit by the first hard frost. Seed will often ripen many weeks before that, usually after about three months. The best way to determine if seed is harvestable is to gently but briskly shake or … Continue reading

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Grow Your Own Quinoa – Part 2

Soil Preference. Quinoa and amaranth are responsive to nitrogen and phosphorous. Plants grown in average garden soil will be four-feet to six-feet tall, while those grown in rich soil or compost may reach over eight feet. Optimum soil is a … Continue reading

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Grow Your Own Quinoa – Part 1

Some readers will know that I am growing my Own quinoa in my home garden this year. Last year I failed due to the dreadful weather in the UK. I found the following article which the author Dan Jason has … Continue reading

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Good Superfoods For Your Brain – Including Quinoa

We’ve all had days when we didn’t feel like we were ‘on our game.’ And as we age, both our bodies and our brains grow old as well. By making smart food choices though, we can preserve our precious gray … Continue reading

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