Quinoa

Building blocks for Protein Synthesis

• Quinoa is a plant that is originally native to particular regions in Latin America, particularly Peru and Bolivia, was later introduced in India as well. Quinoa is actually not grass, but a cereal plant related to the spinach family. The edible seeds of the quinoa plants are what are now being popularly used as superfoods in regular diets.
• Quinoa seeds are said to be the building blocks for protein synthesis. They are used much like any other cereal typically is. You can cook in water like a porridge, use with salads, made into bread or chapati. Quinoa is definitely a very versatile superfood!

HEALTH BENEFITS FOR QUINOA

• Contains all nine essential amino acids
• Gluten- free can be consumed by those who are gluten-intolerant
• High in fiber, minerals and good for the gut