Have you heard all the hype about Quinoa? Is it truly this ancient superfood that we are just now discovering again?
Quinoa Cookbook Unlocks The Mother Seed
Quinoa is not only delicious but has quite the history. The Inca's referred to it as the "mother seed" and considered it sacred. It was their staple food for almost 5000 years until the Spanish conquistadors almost made it extinct when they made it illegal to be grown.
It wasn't until the 1980's that it was rediscovered by some Americans and started to be grown again in Colorado. That little seed thankfully refused to disappear.
What Makes Quinoa Such A Powerhouse?
The biggest thing for many people is that quinoa is gluten free. That is a blessing for people with celiac or those with gluten sensitivities. It is high in protein which is great for vegetarians and vegans who need that additional protein in their diet.
When it comes to weight loss quinoa is like your best friend. It is a great complex carb that is low on the glycemic index which means it burns slow without the energy highs and lows. It only has 172 calories per 1/4 cup of uncooked seeds. Being it so filling you eat a lot less compared to other grains.
It is great for migraine sufferers as it contains riboflavin which improves the energy metabolism within the brain and muscle cells. With the anti-inflammatory properties, it fits great with clean eating diets, anti-inflammatory diets and even alkaline diets.
Besides all that it tastes great added to almost anything you can think of. Add it to salads, stir fry's, eat it for breakfast with dried fruit and even as meat free burgers. The list is endless so don't be afraid to experiment.
Inside you will find some great recipes like:
Quinoa Cinnamon Breakfast Bake
Artichoke Quinoa Salad
Quinoa Crispy Pizza
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Quinoa Bake
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About the Author: Who is Charity Wilson? Charity Wilson is the loving mother of four children, well five if you count her husband of over 25 years. She has worked in various jobs over the years but realized one day home is where she needed to be. After a lot of deliberation and research, she decided to become a full-time writer. Being a full time at home mom and writer sounds like a lot of work and for good reason, it is. She loves every minute of the organized chaos that is her daily life. It is what fuels her ideas and inspires her to write the books she does. She loves to share what she knows and is always willing to learn something new. She loves to cook and create new recipes which you will find shared throughout her various cookbooks. She stays up to date on the most current diets but doesn't particularly follow any one of them. She eats to enjoy while consciously watching her health. She knows people need a variety of recipes to avoid the boredom that leads to weight gain and tries to fill that void. Her passions don't stop at cooking and she is an avid gardener, organizer and loves reading. She is known amongst the kids in the sports community as "the lady with the best chocolate chip cookies ever." She enjoys being able to watch her children play sports and is quite active herself. In the end, you could call her a homebody. Charity is all about living life with passion and enjoying every moment. Life is about enjoying good food, great company and waking up every day happy to do it all over again.
