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Altiplanoa Quinoa Salad and Vegetables

It is a pseudo grain that has a higher proportion of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium than other cereals. It has all the essential amino acids, is rich in fiber and B vitamins, contains no gluten and has the disadvantage of excessive fat, cholesterol and uric acid from animal foods with similar characteristics. Grain is a soft, pleasant digestion, quick cooking and great tasting, easy to cook and is sold in many forms: as grains, flakes, flour, pasta, breads and snacks. FAO and WHO consider it a complete food for its high nutritional value.

Quinoa is a plant native to the Andean region, for its resemblance to the Spanish rice called “American arrocillo” or “Inca wheat. It is grown from more than 3,000 years in the Andean countries: Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. Grows on the 3,500 m. in poor soils where other crops do not exist.

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Eggplant is known since antiquity and is supposed to be originally from India. At the beginning of our era spread to neighboring countries, which is known by the works of Avicenna.

In ancient Chinese writings register their use from the s. VI. It was known in North Africa very early and was also used by the ancient Egyptians.

Properties of eggplant
The eggplant has many medicinal properties. He is credited with the ability to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood, through which slows the process of atherosclerosis, is hematoprotector, antianemic and improves bowel work. Contains substances B complex, C, PP, carotene, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. Similarly, a carrier of the pectins, which allow the removal of toxins from the body.

Contains 2 to 3% sugar, 1 to 1.5% protein and 91% water.

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