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QUINOA, the super seed

QUINOA, the super seed. By Raissa Chiri and Umayr Sufi. What is Quinoa?. Chenopodium quinoa. Seed related to the spinach plant. Considered whole grain. 2013 International Year of Quinoa. History. First domesticated about 5000 years ago -Lake Titicaca . “MAGIC GRAIN”.

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QUINOA, the super seed

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  1. QUINOA, the super seed By RaissaChiri and Umayr Sufi

  2. What is Quinoa? • Chenopodium quinoa. • Seed related to the spinach plant. • Considered whole grain. • 2013 International Year of Quinoa

  3. History • First domesticated about 5000 years ago -Lake Titicaca. • “MAGIC GRAIN”. • 2500-4000 meters high. • Incas

  4. Production Map

  5. Why Quinoa? • Gluten free • Ca, Mn, Mg, Fe, Cu, K • Rich in fiber • High protein content. • Amino acid composition

  6. Nutritional Value

  7. LEAP PROGRAM Center of Excellence in Diversity in Medical EducationSTANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. • Project-based program that helps students to work inside their communities.

  8. Target Community • Las Positas College Students

  9. How it works? + Proteins and aminoacids Good for brain Better concentration Improve your grades! =)

  10. Sample Sessions • Taste quinoa! • Explore different recipes • Expand your knowledge about quinoa. • Dates : • March 18th – March 19th & March 25th – March 26th (Info session) • April 1st – April 2nd & April 8th – April 9th • LPC Main Quad

  11. Quinoa Challenge • Do you have what it takes to incorporate quinoa in your life? • Sign up as a volunteer to receive a quinoa package to prepare your meals with. • Participants will be emailed Early-Mid April • Sign up on the volunteer sheet • Raffles and gifts at the end! • * We have a limited supply, not all who sign up will be guaranteed as a participant.

  12. Great for everyone • Quinoa burger(+Vegetarians) • Gluten free • Excellent choice for Kids

  13. For you to follow - Contribute • www.quinoa.umayrsufi.com

  14. References • Sokolov, R. (1992, 06). This is quinoa. Natural History, , 72. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/210625485?accountid=45481 • Kadey M. CRAZY ABOUT quinoa. Alive: Canada's Natural Health & Wellness Magazine [serial online]. January 2013:122-130. Available from: Consumer Health Complete - EBSCOhost, Ipswich, MA. Accessed February 22, 2014. • STONE C. THE YEAR OF QUINOA. Men's Fitness [serial online]. January 2013;29(1):42. Available from: Consumer Health Complete - EBSCOhost, Ipswich, MA. Accessed February 22, 2014. • Burton D. Quinoa THE SUPER SEED. Alive: Canada's Natural Health & Wellness Magazine [serial online]. July 2010:80-82. Available from: Consumer Health Complete - EBSCOhost, Ipswich, MA. Accessed February 22, 2014. • Wepman W, Wepman M. Quinoa: The Miracle Grain. Macrobiotics Today [serial online]. September 2009;49(5):17-19. Available from: Consumer Health Complete - EBSCOhost, Ipswich, MA. Accessed February 22, 2014.

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