

9 Things To Know About Quinoa
1. Very Nutritious Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its edible seeds. It was an important crop for the Inca Empire back in the day. Referred to as the "mother of all grains" and believed to be sacred. There are three types of quinoa: white, red and black, and it has been consumed for thousands of years in South America, although it only became trendy and reached "superfood" status a few years ago. 2. Contains the plant compounds QUERCETIN and KAEMPFEROL The health ef


Candie's Favorite Recipe: Quinoa Tabouli Salad
You can call it love at first taste, but when I had this salad for the first time, I knew I couldn't get enough of it. It's so easy to make, light and fresh too. Try and make this yourself! Quinoa Tabouli Salad with Feta & Garbanzo Beans Yield: 4-6 Servings Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa ½ cup chopped scallions ¼ cup fresh chopped mint ½ cup fresh chopped parsley 1 cup Persian cucumbers, chopped 1 cup garbanzo beans 2 cloves of minced garlic ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon ju