What's Quinoa?

written two books and numerous articles on the subject I'm still surprised when someone tells me: "What is quinoa ?".

Being so closely involved makes me forget that one of the forgotten great. Fortunately, it is having a renaissance in the 21st century, as people discover the many health benefits. It still had a lot of television coverage, but that will come as the TV chefs make their good points and start using it.

reason for its growing popularity is twofold. First there is the health benefits of quinoa. Second is the fact that quinoa is so easy to cook and to include in your diet. Now that you can buy over the counter in most food stores and supermarkets people are buying and adding it to their diet

quinoa is a South American plant that bears seed you can eat. In recent years, growing quinoa is set in the U.S., and personally I have grown my quinoa in southern England.

plant is very easy to grow and has high requirements in terms of soil quality and nutrients. If you do grow in fertile soil then you will get a higher yield, but the quinoa will grow pretty much anywhere.

reason so many people shouting his praise is because it is a fantastic source of protein and slow releasing source of carbohydrates. It is also a very versatile food that can be used in salads, stir-fry dishes, soups and casseroles and more.

quinoa is classed as a vegetable protein that is easily digested. It has been shown to be good for your kidneys and bladder because it contains all the essential amino acids.

taste of quinoa is light and delicate and can be used instead of rice in most recipes. Some people use it instead of couscous, although not the same texture and couscous. As you cook the quinoa outer germ band forms around each grain. It is a spiral of major seed the formation of a short tail. This tail gives the quinoa signature crunchy texture and feel.

Many vegans use quinoa to provide protein in their diet as a complete protein. In the UK, athletes and sports men and women use it to help build endurance.