Comments on: A new breakdown of the vitamins and minerals in quinoa

By: Quinoa and Black Bean Chili {Pantry Basics Series} |

Quinoa and Black Bean Chili {Pantry Basics Series} | — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:17:30 +0000

[...] According to Wikipedia, quinoa is closely related to spinach. Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa also is a good source of calcium and has more protein than any of the other grains, providing almost 6 grams of protein in 1 cup cooked. (Info taken from quinoa tips) [...]

By: Grab your War Balls | OlyEats

Grab your War Balls | OlyEats — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:02:59 +0000

[...] “The legend goes that a fox went to heaven and stole the Quinoa from the Gods. Upon returning, the sacred bird named “Kullku”, wanted to take it away from him and give it to the people. In due course of a fight all the Quinoa was scattered over the earth. The Gods were not mad and left it then for their children. The Incas called Quinoa the “mother grain” and revered it as sacred. Each year at planting time it was traditional for the Inca emperor to plant the first Quinoa seeds using a solid gold shovel called “taquiza”! Quinoa was used to sustain Incan armies, which marched for many days eating a mixture of Quinoa and fat, known as “war balls.” Beginning with the Spanish conquest in the 1500s, there was a 400-year decline in the production of Quinoa. It was actively suppressed, due to its status within indigenous non-Christian ceremonies. In fact, the conquistadors forbade Quinoa cultivation for a time and the Incas were forced to grow wheat instead.” Unlike other grains, it is not a member of the grass family. It is more closely related to beets, spinach and tumbleweeds. It is not only fun to say, it looks quite beautiful and comes in pretty colors. It is high in protein, fiber, magnesium, iron, essential amino acids and low in carbohydrates. Here are some more nutritional facts about Quinoa: http://www.quinoatips.com/a-new-breakdown-of-the-vitamins-and-minerals-in-quinoa [...]

By: Black Beans and Quinoa Tostada « Purpose Recipes

Black Beans and Quinoa Tostada « Purpose Recipes — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:00:44 +0000

[...] out this comprehensive list of minerals found in one cup of cooked [...]

By: Quinoa, the Superfood! « Purposefully Simple

Quinoa, the Superfood! « Purposefully Simple — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:39:59 +0000

[...] This is what I’ve learned: Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wa”, but I will probably forget and continue to call it “keen-o”) is the seed of a leafy green related to spinach, beets and Swiss chard. It is a complete source of protein, making it perfect for vegetarian meals. Quinoa also has a whole bunch of vitamins and minerals including iron and magnesium. I found a whole rundown of what is in Quinoa here. [...]

By: Quinoa Nutrition Facts | Quinoa Health Tips

Quinoa Nutrition Facts | Quinoa Health Tips — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:53:55 +0000

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By: Vitamin

Vitamin — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:38:45 +0000

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