Quinoa

Chances are you are familiar with quinoa by now (pronounced keen-wah), or have heard of its nutrient-dense properties. “A complete protein” is what we’ve heard the most when it comes to this powerhouse, and indeed it is a complete protein, as it contains all the essential amino acids, on top of iron, calcium, vitamins E and B. What very few people know is that despite being treated as a cereal, this wonderful ingredient is not a grain, but technically a seed. We learned this from a friend whose glucose was alarmingly high and was prohibited to consume any sugars or grains by her Chinese medicine homeopath. She broke the wonderful news: quinoa was not on the forbidden list.