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Find out about what we've been up to, useful tips and info on how eating quinoa as part of a healthy diet helps prevent diabetes.

Find out about what we've been up to, useful tips and info on how eating quinoa as part of a healthy diet helps prevent diabetes.

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Meet the farmers

Meet Margarita Marcelina Neira de Vilca 75 years old. Margarita is one of the oldest cooperants. Here is an old photo of her holding one of our first pack designs!    She only has the energy to farm half a hectare of quinoa these days. She too is pilfered by birds, that seem to be more and more present. But her field is next to her home so she sits out with her catapult to scare them away, but says as soon as they go in for lunch they come back! She is delighted that the coop has managed to buy...

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the word sugar in large surrounded by the other 56 synonyms in multicolours

The Secrets Of Sugar

Did you know that sugar has 56 different names that can be used on food product labeling?

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Bee hive among tree branches with a swarm of bees

The Insect hecatomb- why we only sell organic quinoa and responsibly farmed quinoa

Insects are a vital part of the pyramid of life. Overuse of harmful chemicals and pesticides has been extremely damaging to the insect population and our naturally growing crops. So why should you shop organic?

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Bowl of porridge made from quinoa flakes, topped with kiwi, mangoes, grapes and coconut flakes

How do you cook Quinoa Flakes?

Quinoa flakes are super simple and quick to cook. You can use them in porridge, baking, smoothies and much more. They are often underestimated in the amount of ways you can incorporate them into your diet!

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