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Quinoa: the fuel of armies, astronauts, Martha & Oprah

9/17/2011

 
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The Seattle Times - QUINOA: AN ANCIENT Andean wonder fit for armies and astronauts? This power food ought to be able to get me through my day.

A few years ago, quinoa was considered a niche food, known only to vegetarians and people with gluten intolerance. Today the nutrition-loaded plant from South America is something of a star, showing up in everything from pancakes to meatballs. Even Martha Stewart and Oprah are fans.

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