Tag: benefits of quinoa

A Spicy Hot Chinese New Year!

Hey Superfriends! It’s the time of the year again to gather around a pot of bubbling broth and various steamboat ingredients! The significance of reunion dinner is for families and friends to bond and share happiness. Be it chitchatting, playing board games, or even immersing yourselves in some song and dance. There will always be …

Dear Gracy: How to cook healthy in the easiest way possible

19 September 2017 Dear Gracy, I’m a college student who wants to eat healthy, but I don’t have much time to meal prep nor do I have the kitchen space and utensils to cook a full meal in my dorm. How can I cook a wholesome, nutritious meal in the simplest, easiest way possible? Best, …

YES! – Superfoods for Babies

It is well-known that superfoods are beneficial in many ways (why else would they be called “super” in the first place?), and we have written about these benefits in several of our articles. However, what’s lesser known is whether or not it is safe to give superfoods to babies. Parents, here’s good news for you …

The Pain of the Grain: Why Grains Are Harmful

Rice has long been recognised as a global staple food – more than half of the world’s population depend on rice for at least one fifth of their calorie intakes[1], with that dependence approximately tripled in Asia[2]. However, what is lesser known is the harmfulness of such grains to human health, especially in recent decades. …

Super Recipes – Superfoods Made Easy

You perhaps have already heard about the power of superfoods, and know that you will benefit from including them in your diet. However, are you hesitating on laying your hands on superfoods because you are unsure of how to consume them? You aren’t alone. The best part? Your solution is simple. Below are three easy …

How Do You Differentiate The Different Grades For Quinoa?

Quinoa grows best at between 2500 and 3800 m above sea level. Quinoa is highly sought after in recent years due to its high quality proteins, high proportion of essential amino acids, Omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Quinoa contains saponins which is a coating level that protects the grain from pests. …