Quinoa

Quinoa is an amazing food!  I once thought it was a grain, but have found out more recently that it is actually a seed.  It is more nutritious than a lot of foods out there - especially amongst it's sisterly grains.  It is simple and quick to cook. 

One fact that many people do not know about quinoa is that it is actually a complete protein.  Great for vegetarians, or anyone choosing to eat less animal products.  Only 1 cup of quinoa has 9 grams of protein - slightly more than 1 medium sized egg.

Try adding quinoa to your diet - it's great in salads, soups, as a side dish, or even as the main dish mixed with veggies and spices.

Here is an article explaining some of the known benefits of Quinoa.
http://www.naturalnews.com/034110_quinoa_nutrition.html#ixzz1dKnmsZzZ

Vancouver Naturopath: Vancouver Naturopathic Doctor Krista Moyer