Triptych Quinoa
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FEEDING:
Its content of calcium, iron and other minerals and the
It makes quinoa a very complete and easily digestible
It is an herb that reaches 2m high, its stem essential amino acids in the human diet makes it an almost food.
has leaves of different shapes and colors such perfect food.
MEDICINAL:
as green, red or purple and it has a wide Quinoa prevents breast cancer and osteoporosis, quinoa
now surprises even more by containing phytoestrogens,
variety of types. substances that prevent chronic diseases such as
Quinoa was cultivated in the Bolivian, osteoporosis, breast cancer, heart disease and other
female disorders caused by a lack of estrogen during
Peruvian, Ecuadorian and Argentine Andes for menopause. .
about 5000 years. RITUALS:
As a mother grain, quinoa is part of various Andean
ceremonies and rituals, which were prohibited by
Europeans during the Spanish conquest. This was one
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT:
reason why the cultivation of quinoa and kiwicha were
High in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins
prohibited, considering them associated with pagan
and minerals. rituals.
For every half cup of raw quinoa we find 40
grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of high
protein, 4 grams of healthy fats and 12% of
calcium, as well as vitamin C, E, B complex and
folic acid.
PREPARATION "Year of Investment for Rural Development and
Food safety"
Course:
Anatomy
Student:
Carlos Enrique Zaña Palacios
Teacher:
Celinda
Degree:
4 th
2013
