The quinoa was cultivated and used by the Inca people from 5000 BC as the second main food after potato. It contains 20 essential amino acids, while the quality of proteins containing closely matches that of milk. The seed of quinoa resembles that of beetroot and spinach. The quinoa is an excellent food for children and elderly. Contains lysine, which is mainly necessary for growth and tissue repair, magnesium helps reduce type 2 diabetes and relaxes blood vessels to relieve migraine headaches. The nutritional value of plant and quinoa seeds from protein view approaching the red meat and milk, with much lower fat content of these foods and more valuable fiber. It is a key ingredient in diets for fat loss or to tackle anti-cholesterol, diabetes and sugar. From: Bolivia
