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.