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| Food Facts (2) Every two weeks a new interesting food fact will be listed for your convenience. This week we have scallions. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) Although not a common item in most kitchens today, quinoa is an amino acid-rich (protein) seed that has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. Quinoa is available in your local health food stores throughout the year. Most commonly considered a grain, quinoa is actually a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. It is a recently rediscovered ancient "grain" once considered "the Gold of the Incas." The Incas, who held the crop to be sacred, referred to quinoa as chisaya mama or mother of all grains, and it was the Inca emperor who would traditionally sow the first seeds of the season using 'golden implements'. During the European conquest of South America quinoa was scorned by the Spanish colonists as food for Indians, and even actively suppressed, due to its status within indigenous non-Christian ceremonies. In fact, the conquistadors forbid quinoa cultivation for a time and the Incas were forced to grow corn instead.
Health Benefits A recently rediscovered ancient "grain" native to South America, quinoa was once called "the gold of the Incas," who recognized its value in increasing the stamina of their warriors. Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Not only is quinoa's amino acid profile well balanced, making it a good choice for vegans concerned about adequate protein intake, but quinoa is especially well-endowed with the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. In addition to protein, quinoa features a host of other health-building nutrients. Because quinoa is a very good source of manganese as well as a good source of magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus, this "grain" may be especially valuable for persons with migraine headaches, diabetes and atherosclerosis. • Help for Migraine Headaches • Cardiovascular Health • Prevent Heart Failure with a Whole Grains Breakfast • Significant Cardiovascular Benefits for Postmenopausal Women • Antioxidant Protection • Fiber from Whole Grains and Fruit Protective against Breast Cancer • Gallstone Prevention • Health-Promoting Activity Equal to or Even Higher than that of Vegetables and Fruits • Lignans Protect against Heart Disease • Quinoa and Other Whole Grains Substantially Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk If you have missed our past "Food Facts", you can click on the link below and see our list of inportant food information. Food Facts Archives >> |
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