Quinoa
Benefits:
•Migraine protection due to its high magnesium and riboflavin (B2) content
•Reduce hypertension, heart arrhythmias and ischemic heart disease.
•Antioxidant – Good source of copper, zinc, and manganese,Iron.
•Helps eliminate cancer cells

 Vegetarians often find it difficult getting enough protein in to their  diets. Quinoa (KEEN-wah)provides a complete protein, making it especially valuable for those who prefer to reduce or completely eliminate animal protein from their diets. It has slightly crunchy and nutty taste.
    1 cup of Quinoa = 9  grams of protein

Use
Boil quinoa same as rice, with a two to one proportion of water to quinoa, but with a shorter cooking time. 
  • Add quinoa to salads and soups.
  • Make hot breakfast cereal using quinoa with honey and dried or fresh fruits


 



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