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Article: Quinoa supergrain packs in nutrition, versatility.(Life-Food)(Recipe)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
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- March 13, 2008
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Byline: JILL WENDHOLT SILVA - McClatchy Newspapers
The ancient Incans revered quinoa as "the mother grain." Modern-day nutritionists often refer to it as "the supergrain of the future."
Pronounced "KEEN-wah ," quinoa sounds like a close cousin of the kumquat. But the light, fluffy and vaguely crunchy seed actually resembles couscous in size, texture and funny-sounding name.
Far more nutritious than couscous, quinoa contains nine essential amino acids that make up a complete protein. It has more calcium than milk. It's also a very good source of manganese and a good source of vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorous, iron and copper. A quarter-cup ...