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Quinoa, (Chenopodium quinoa), acts like a whole grain,it is actually a seed from a weed-like plant called goosefoot, which is closely related to beets and spinach. Future Foods Quinoa high in protein and fibre and has a sweet and nutty flavor and distinct texture and its young leaves are also nutritious and can be eaten as a vegetable similar to spinach. The plant is native to the Andean region of South America, where it has been a staple crop for millennia. Touted for its health benefits, quinoa is now grown in a number of countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Italy, Sweden, and India, but most of it is still grown in Peru and Bolivia. Future Foods quinoa will provide twice the protein and about 5 grams more fiber than the same amount of white rice. A study by Harvard Public School of Health stated that eating a bowl of quinoa daily may reduce the chances of early death risk from cancer, heart disease, respiratory ailments, diabetes, and other chronic diseases by 17%. Future Foods Whole grain quinoa can be prepared like brown rice or barley.