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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 the Farmers

Meet Sixto, one of the amazing farmers who works with us in the quinoa fields of Peru.

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Quinoa versus Couscous

Quinoa versus Couscous

When it comes to healthy eating, it can be hard to decide what to eat. Quinoa and couscous are two popular grains, but which one is healthier?  When it comes to health benefits, quinoa is the clear winner. Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own. It is also packed with other vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Quinoa is also a great source of dietary fibre, which can help to promote digestive health. In comparison, couscous is not a complete protein...

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Meet the Farmers

Meet the Farmers

Meet Cristobal.  Photo taken in front of processing facility, holding one of our vintage product designs!  Has been part of coop since its beginnings over 10 years ago. Grows 4 varieties of quinoa and has been having trouble with larvae on his potato crop, which the organic fumigation is struggling to keep under control- but will never resort to chemicals  Is a bit worried by climate change,but has diversified his fields so that quite far away from each other- the biggest nightmare of any quinoa grower here is a hail storm that can destroy half a quinoa crop.  But they...

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Out with the Rice, in with the Quinoa

There are 3 main reasons you should be swapping out rice with quinoa; for your health, the environmental and let’s not forget, for those taste buds. Lets look at each in turn and see if I can persuade you to swap that Uncle Bens rice pack for some quinola grains. Health Quinoa is amazing for those watching their waistlines with weight loss as a goal. This is for three main reasons. It keeps you feeling fuller for longer. Quinoa is a slow-release carb, compared to carbs like white rice, it is digested a lot slower; releasing sugars into the blood...

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