QUINOA (organic)
Mother of all Grains
Quinoa cultivated over 7,000 years ago near the equator in South America and was a staple grain of the Inca, Maya, and other native Americans for centuries. Quinoa means 'Mother Grain' and been called 'the rice of the new millennium'. It is world's most popular healthiest , nutritious and complete natural super food on planet earth
Food and Agriculture organization of United Nation ( FAO) has declared 2013 as international year of Quinoa. The nutrition experts are most excited about the fact that the amount of protein (12-18%) in quinoa is higher than all other grains (50% more than wheat) and this protein is of superior quality. Unlike wheat or rice, which are low in essential amino acid lysine (necessary for tissue growth and repair), quinoa contains a balanced set of all 9 essential amino acids needed by humans for tissue growth and repair thus making it an unusually complete food for the human body. Quinoa has no cholesterol and contains no sugar and because of its low glycemic level, it is recommended for diabetics. It is a good source of B complex Vitamins ( (pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, folate, biotin, thiamin, and niacin), and polyunsaturated fatty acids. High fibre food and rich in Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, Antioxidants, small amount of omega 3 fatty acids. Quinoa is beneficial to cardiovascular health and can help reduce migraines because of its high percentage of magnesium, a mineral that helps relax blood vessels. Anti-inflammatory lowers the cholesterol, prevents heart disease and useful in reducing the risk of Diabetes. Consuming 100g of quinoa (approx half a cup) is equaivalent to drinking four glasses of milk. Quinoa also has six times the amount of iron and calcium of corn and 20 times more iron than rice. Quinoa is also highest of all the whole grains in potassium, which helps control blood pressure.
