PRODUCT DESCRIPTION :
Quinoa, (Chenopodium quinoa), plant species grown for its tiny edible seeds. As a member of the Amaranthaceae family, quinoa is not a true cereal. Its seeds are high in protein and fibre, and its young leaves are also nutritious and can be eaten as a vegetable similar to spinach (to which it is related).
Quinoa acts like a whole grain, but it is actually a seed from a weed-like plant called goosefoot, which is closely related to beets and spinach. Whole grain quinoa can be prepared like brown rice or barley, and you can also purchase quinoa flour and quinoa flakes. In any form, it's among the more expensive of the whole grains.
 
CULTIVATION IN SPAIN ANDALUSIA :
Cultivated in fertile Andalucian lands, sun-drenched and surrounded by water, there is no better place in Europe to grow quinoa and provide all the nutrients and health benefits. Especially keep cool to keep you the best sweet taste in your palate of flavors and mouth.
 
HISTORICAL ORIGIN :
Quinoa is an Andean plant which originated in the area surrounding Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia. Quinoa was cultivated and used by pre-Columbian civilizations and was replaced by cereals on the arrival of the Spanish, despite being a local staple food at the time.

Existing historical evidence indicates that its domestication by the peoples of America may have occurred between 3,000 and 5,000 years BCE.  There are archeological discoveries of quinoa in tombs of Tarapacá, Calama and Arica in Chile, and in different regions of Peru.
 
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) may be the most widely recognizable of the so-called "ancient grains." It has been a staple in the diet of people in the Andes for thousands of years; the Incas called it “the mother of all grains.” Long before Europeans colonized South America, quinoa was being cultivated and eaten throughout much of the continent.
 
At the time of Spanish arrival, quinoa was well developed technologically and was widely distributed within and beyond Inca territory. The first Spaniard to note the cultivation of quinoa was Pedro de Valdivia who, on noticing the planted crops around Concepción, recorded that, for food, the native indians also sowed quinoa among other plants.
 
HEALTH BENEFITS :
The UN named 2013 ‘International Quinoa Year’ in recognition of the crop’s high nutrient content. With twice the protein content of rice or barley, quinoa is also a very good source of calcium, magnesium and manganese. It also contributes useful levels of several B vitamins, vitamin E and dietary fibre.
 
Quinoa is high in anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, which make it potentially beneficial for human health in the prevention and treatment of disease. Quinoa contains small amounts of the heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and, in comparison to common cereal grasses has a higher content of monounsaturated fat.
 
As a complete protein, quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids – including the elusive lysine and isoleucine acids, which most other grains lack. Naturally high in dietary fibre, quinoa is a slowly digested carbohydrate, making it a good low-GI option.
 
Very Nutritious. ...
Contains the Plant Compounds Quercetin and Kaempferol. ...
Very High in Fiber, Much Higher Than Most Grains. ...
Gluten-Free and Perfect for People With Gluten Intolerance. ...
Very High in Protein, With All the Essential Amino Acids. ...
Has a Low Glycemic Index, Which is Good for Blood Sugar Control
 
Promotes Weight Loss
Quinoa is high in fiber. In fact, much higher than most grains and seeds.
Helps Prevent Osteoporosis
Given that quinoa is rich in magnesium, it works great for bone health.
Protects The Heart
Eating quinoa means lower levels of bad cholesterol, and this means a reduced risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
Quinoa contains fatty acids, 25 percent of which comes in the form of oleic acid.
Improves Skin Health
We already saw quinoa is rich in B vitamins, nutrients that help treat age spots and other conditions related to skin pigmentation by reducing the deposits of dark melanin in the skin. And the vitamin B12 in quinoa interacts with the other B vitamins to maintain a healthy skin complexion.
Quinoa also contains tyrosinase inhibitors, enzymes that decrease pigmentation and the associated problems.And the vitamin B3 in quinoa, also called niacinamide.
Quinoa contains vitamin A, which is the mother of all vitamins when it comes to delaying the aging process.
Fights Inflammation
The fiber in quinoa produces butyrate, an important fatty acid that turns off genes related to inflammation. And the B vitamins in quinoa reduce homocysteine levels (an inflammatory hormone) in the body.
Quinoa also contains compounds called saponins, which studies have shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Helps Fight Cancer
Quinoa is super rich in antioxidants – the very compounds that can fight free radicals and other harmful substances that cause cancer.
A study shows that eating a bowl of quinoa daily can reduce the risk of premature death by cancer.
Helps Fight Diabetes And Hypertension
Quinoa is a whole grain, and whole grains are great for diabetes. The fiber in quinoa doesn’t raise blood sugar levels.
Quinoa also contains good amounts of magnesium and potassium, nutrients that help lower blood pressure.
Improves Metabolism
When quinoa is replete with so many nutrients, it is impossible that your metabolism wouldn’t improve if you consume it regularly.
And its protein is something worth relooking at.
Aids In Anemia Treatment
Quinoa is rich in iron. One cup of cooked quinoa (185 grams) contains about 3 mg of iron, which is 15% of the daily requirement.
Another nutrient to look at in this aspect is riboflavin – which quinoa is rich in.
Enhances Digestive Health
Riboflavin aids in the development of cells lined in the walls of the digestive tract.
Promotes Longevity
Numerous studies have shown that a diet rich in whole grains (like quinoa) can put a stop to numerous diseases, which obviously enables people to live longer.
Aids Tissue Repair And Growth
Quinoa is rich in lysine, which is important for tissue repair and growth.
Offers The Goodness Of Quercetin And Kaempferol
Quercetin and kaemferol are known to fight inflammation. They also possess antiviral and antidepressant effects, these two compounds are of particular importance. And quinoa is very rich in them.