Have you tried Quinoa (keen-wa) yet? This ancient supergrain was referred to as the 'Mother Grain' and held sacred by the Incan people.
I have been hearing about how nutritionally good Quinoa is but had not tried it until recently. After some research, I was totally blown away by the health benefits this wonderful food has to offer. Not only is Quinoa a complex carbohydrate, it offers an amazing source of protein (all nine amino acids), iron, and several vitamins and minerals including magnesium. Quinoa is one of those lactogenic foods so aside from all of the other healthy benefits, it can help with breastfeeding. Quinoa is also gluten-free and has a low glycemic index. I wish that I had tried quinoa when I was pregnant, it seemed so difficult to find healthy sources of the protein and iron that I needed.
I have started eating Quinoa as a breakfast cereal with hazelnut milk (you could substitute almond or soy), unsweetened coconut flakes, blueberries, hazelnuts, a little agave syrup (you could also use maple) and fresh ground nutmeg. It is quite lovely and a great way to start the day. My toddler hasn't yet taken to eating it, probably a texture thing. I just mix it into his oatmeal for an added benefit. I'd love to hear feedback from anyone who is also enjoying this amazing ancient food.
For a great detailed breakdown of Quinoa's amazing benefits check out:
http://www.whfoods.com/
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