Quinoa (keen-wah)

17 March 2010 No Comments

Quinoa (keen-wah)

Quinoa called the “mother grain” to the Incas is still an important food in South American cuisine. Quinoa is a complete protein because it contains all eight essential amino acids. It is also higher in unsaturated fats and lower in carbohydrates than most grains, and it provides a rich and balanced source of vital nutrients.Quinoa looks like pretty little tiny beads and is Ivory-colored.

Because its flavor is bland & delicate you can add anything to it you like and eat as a main-dish, a side-dish, in soups, in salads, and I often just have it for breakfast before working out as warm cereal and & add fresh fruit, milk and honey.

As a Power Lifter, it’s a great source of pure protein before I train and gives me the proper nutrition to boost my energy for a hard work out.

You can buy Quinoa in most health-food stores and specialty markets. Whole Foods sells Quinoa.