Quinoa

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Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. It has been eaten for thousands of years in South America and only recently became a trend food, even reaching superfood status.

Shelf Life: 12 months

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Why is it good for you?

  • Increases the antioxidant and nutrient value of your diet
  • Contains all the essential amino acids that you need
  • An excellent protein source for vegetarians and vegans
  • Has a low glycemic index, which is good for blood sugar control

How to use?

Use Good Roots’ quinoa as a healthy replacement for rice in your diet. Boil it, drain it and cook it to have along with curries, chicken and veggies. It can be used it salads, kheer and pudding too.

Food Fact:

Quinoa was an important crop for the Inca Empire. They referred to it as the “mother of all grains” and believed it to be sacred.