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Why Quinoa Is Important
If you have not already discovered this amazing food – now is the time! Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is one of the most perfect, healthy foods available. It is easy to prepare, extremely versatile, and filled with nutrients, flavor and wonderful texture.
It was a staple in ancient times and is now a foodie favorite served in the best restaurants. Unless you have been living in a cave, you have probably at least heard about it.
Let’s take a look at this wonderful food and find out why it is currently so popular.
What Is It?
At first glance, you may think it is a grain, but it is not. It is actually a plant seed in the Goosefoot Family (Chenopodiaceae), which also includes spinach, beets and chard.

These flat disc-shaped amino-acid rich seeds are loaded with nutrition. When cooked they are light and fluffy with a soft crunch, which makes them a great substitute for rice. These nutritious, amino acid-rich seeds are light and fluffy when cooked and come in a variety of colors (gold, red, and even black). …show more content…
They also made farming and sale of quinoa illegal.
It wasn’t until 1980 that the nutritional and health potential of quinoa was re-discovered in Colorado where crops were once again planted. During the last 30+ years it has grown in popularity and served in homes and restaurants all over the
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