What is the nutritional value of the little grain called quinoa?

Quinoa is pronounced (Keen-wah). It is a tiny little circular gain that packs a large amount of nutrition into a small area. It comes in light and dark colors ranging from a cream color which is the most easily found to dark red and even black. It is easy to cook and takes only about 15 minutes in a pot of boiling water. The outer edge breaks off and becomes a crunchy delight.  Quinoa can be used in place of rice, added to soups, or eaten plain.  I like to spread some out on a plate like rice and then cut up an avocado and tomato and layer over the quinoa. Then I sprinkle the whole dish with sea salt and Mexican seasonings (Frontier brand).  So delicious!!

Quinoa has as much calcium in it as a cup of milk. It also has protein and iron. Calcium, protein, and iron are essential nutrients that we usually think we need to get from meat or animal products making it a perfect grain for vegetarians.  Quinoa also has vitamin B and vitamin E. 

The other wonderful thing about quinoa it's low acidity level. Most grains are highly acidic but quinoa is only slightly acidic making it a great grain for someone trying to keep their body in an alkaline state. Dr. Young who is the author of The PH Miracle says to keep all grains under 20% of the diet to maintain an alkaline state. 

One other thing that I've heard about quinoa is it locks moisture inside itself and carries the moisture deeper inside the digestive track thus helping the body stay hydrated longer!  I've heard only good things about quinoa and I'm sure it will get more popular in mainstream consumption in the near future.  Anyone else have a favorite dish that uses quinoa?

What can Chlorophyll do to heal the body?

Although most people have never heard of drinking chlorophyll, most people who are in the process of healing with natural methods are using it.  You may remember from a science class back in school that chlorophyll is the hemoglobin of a plant. I like to call it the green blood of a plant.  It matches the structure of human blood and can boost activities of the blood.  Oh, and by the way it is alkaline since it is plant material.

So, what exactly does chlorophyll do once it gets into the body.  I did some looking around and found the following information.  First, it can help the liver push out toxins by binding to the toxins and carrying them out of the body. It has also been shown to guard against liver cancer. Some of the toxins it helps pull from the body are heavy metals like mercury. Mercury is toxic in the body and can be introduced through eating fish, dental work that appears silver in color, or through water supplies.

Chlorophyll, being similar to human blood, helps blood carry oxygen to cells. When cells are getting oxygen they can resist carcinogens or cancer causing chemicals. Chlorophyll also has anti-bacterial properties that help the body fight against unhealthy bacteria.  It has also been known to reduce odor in the body, stop strep infections, heal open wounds, stop ulcers, diminish varicose veins,  stop parasitic vaginal infections, treat inflammation of the uterine cervix, rid the body of impetigo, and reduce symptoms of typhoid fever.

Chlorophyll can be purchased at most health food stores in the supplements section. It is a concentrated liquid and dosing directions are included on the bottle. I drink about 4 tablespoons per day.  Drink up and enjoy the benefits of good health!!