If you’re looking to incorporate healthier grains into your diet, then you might be debating between quinoa and oats. Both offer a variety of benefits, but quinoa has specific advantages that may make it the better choice.In terms of nutritional value, quinoa is the clear winner. It has more protein than oats, with 8 grams per cup, as well as more fibre, with 5 grams per cup. Quinoa also has a higher content of essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Oats are still a great source of these nutrients, but quinoa offers more. For those needing...

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

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...

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...