There are many foods out there that you may not be familiar with that are very good for you. Since they are lesser known foods - there is less chance of chemically altered seeds and high pesticide / herbicide usage...
If you've been hearing more about quinoa lately, it's not a surprise. Considered a "super food," quinoa, ("keen-wah") is a relative of beets, spinach and Swiss chard, but its seeds resemble a whole grain and are prepared and eaten in much the same way. Available in light brown, red and even black varieties, quinoa is light yet filling and has a mellow flavor. So what makes quinoa so nutritious? It:
If you've been hearing more about quinoa lately, it's not a surprise. Considered a "super food," quinoa, ("keen-wah") is a relative of beets, spinach and Swiss chard, but its seeds resemble a whole grain and are prepared and eaten in much the same way. Available in light brown, red and even black varieties, quinoa is light yet filling and has a mellow flavor. So what makes quinoa so nutritious? It:
Is high in magnesium - magnesium helps relax blood vessels, which may result in fewer headaches for migraine sufferers and decreased risk of hypertension and stroke. - Is a good source of manganese, iron, copper, phosphorous, vitamin B2 and other essential minerals.
- Has the highest protein content of any grain (it is especially high in lysine, an amino acid that is typically low in other grains). Quinoa's protein is complete, containing all nine essential amino acids - a rarity in the plant kingdom.
- Is gluten-free and easy to digest.
Additional benefits - it is believed to be beneficial in preventing atherosclerosis, breast cancer, and diabetes.
Once available only in health food stores, quinoa is becoming more mainstream by the day and is easily found in major grocery stores as well.
I cook quinoa similar to rice - 1.5 water to 1 quinoa. But I add garlic, onion, cayenne, pepper, and some chicken stock to the water when cooking it.... I like mine a little harder than most people and so I don't let it sit as long as you may want to.. you also may want to add a little more water. It has a mild slightly nutty flavor.
Recommended Reading: http://bodyecology.com/articles/quinoa_benefits_guide.php
Recommended Reading: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid=142&tname=foodspice
Recipes for cooking with Quinoa: http://www.cookingquinoa.net/quinoa-recipes/
More Recipes: http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/basic-quinoa.php
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