Did you know that quinoa is a seed and not a grain? It derives from the chenopodium or goosefoot family - as does spinach. It is native to the Andean region of South America where it is the principal food of the area. Its leaves are similar to those of both the spinach and amaranth plants. It is known as a pseudo-cereal because it is technically not a grass. The seeds are cultivated for their highly nutritious protein and calcium components - protein reaching 20% and calcium being higher per milligrams than milk.
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