Quinoa and many other extremely resilient plants are covered with strange balloon-like 'bladders' that for 127 years were believed to be responsible for protecting them from drought and salt. Research ...

The bladders, with which the surfaces of many quinoa varieties are completely covered, look like small balloons on a stem. Credit: University of Copenhagen The bladders, with which the surfaces of ...

The entire quinoa plant is useful to small farmers such as those in Rwanda; it can be eaten on its own, mixed with rice, ground into flour for baked products and made into beverages. Quinoa leaves can ...

Quinoa has earned its reputation as one of the most nutritious plant-based foods available today. Widely recommended by health and fitness experts in the United States, this ancient grain alternative ...

The room was packed with around 60 eager listeners as staff members from Lincoln University took turns sharing their information with attendees. "I have so many things to tell you guys. I'm so excited ...

Cedric Habiyaremye learned what it's like to be hungry when he was 7 years old. It was spring 1994, at the start of what would become known as the Rwandan genocide. Habiyaremye and his family were ...

If you are on the keto diet, you know how important it is to know the macronutrient breakdown of each and every food you put into your body, particularly carbs. Naturally, you start to take a closer ...

Quinoa is the better choice for blood sugar control and nutrient density thanks to its higher fiber, protein, and micronutrient content. Rice still has a place in a healthy diet, especially brown rice ...

To enhance both the flavor and texture of the superfood seed quinoa in both sweet and savory dishes use this standard canned ...