Quinoa
Tastes
Sweet
Guna / Qualities
Cold, Light, Easy
Pacifies Doshas
Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Aggravates Doshas
Nutritional Information
Nutritional profile:
111 calories
Protein 4 grams
Fat 2 grams
Carbohydrates 20 gram
Fiber 3 gram
Iron 11%
Calcium 2%
Ayurveda Analysis
Quinoa is highly nutritious with a light and easy to digest quality. It is cold and sweet.
Buying, Preparing & Storing
Prepare according to package directions.
Serving & Recipes
Serve alone as a main dish or as a side. Quinoa is great both hot and cold. It is versitale and can be added to many dishes in place of rice or barley.
Medicinal Effects:
Quinoa has an affinity for the heart circulation, kidneys and good energy. It satifies the stomach without the heaviness of wheat or other grains. It is consider a blood and muscle tonic building stamina.
