Quinoa – Superfood

Red, black and white quinoa seeds
Red, black and white quinoa seeds

Quinoa is well known as a ‘superfood’. Quinoa, pronounced “Keen-wah” is a tiny seed, low in calories and packed full of nutrients. It is beneficial for heart disease, diabetes, gluten intolerance and kidney disease. Quinoa is easy to prepare, versatile and easy to eat!

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