Peru’s world renowned tenor Juan Diego Flórez says one of the secrets to his fluid, expressive singing and dazzling virtuosity is an edible Andean seed, heralded by the United Nations as the international food of the year: quinoa.
By Harman W. Nichols
The Milwaukee Journal – June 1, 1949
Quinoa is the best-known of the “Inca grains” that have grown in popularity thanks to its high level of protein (between 12% and 18%) and other nutrients like magnesium, iron and phosphorous. It’s not strictly a grain, but a relative of spinach and Swiss chard, so it’s also gluten-free. Quinoa is popular among vegetarians and vegans for its protein kick, and is a kosher replacement for rice and wheat during Passover.