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Quinoa - A healthier alternative. Quinoa pronounced as "Keen - wa" is a seed from the same family as spinach, chard, amaranth and beet. In recent years Quinoa has taken the world of health and nutrition by storm because of its many health benefits and versatility in the kitchen. Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative to starchy grains. Rich in protein Quinoa is also a source of all 9 essential fatty acids. Quinoa acts like whole grain and is the more expensive of whole grains. It is often classified as a cereal grain like oats and barley but in fact, is a pseudocereal grain. In others words Quinoa is a seed that is prepared and eaten like a grain. Quinoa has been growing in the South American countries of Bolivia, Peru and Chile for thousands of years and formed the staple diet of the Incas and their descendants. Its cultivation has now spread to regions of North America, Europe and Asia. Why is Quinoa good for you : Quinoa is loaded with nutrients...