““to quinoa is the protective substance the plant excretes to deter from being eaten. It is a bitter tasting substance which must be washed off first. Just fill a pot with cold water, ‘wash’ the quinoa in it, then tip into a sieve over the sink and repeat. Most retailers stock pre-rinsedquinoa, some will need to be rinsed well. One cooked cup of quinoa has only 220 calories and a Glycaemic Index of 18. It is low in fat and high in fibre, making it a good carbohydrate choice for diabetics. ””
