: an annual herb (Chenopodium quinoa) of the amaranth family that is native to the Andean highlands and is cultivated for its starchy seeds which are used as food and ground into flour
also
: its seeds
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Examples are salad with leafy greens, quinoa, roasted chicken, an array of vegetables, and an olive oil based dressing for healthy fats.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Maltose – Sugar in starchy grains and some produce
Necessary glucose can come from foods containing complex carbohydrates, says Kidambi — foods like dark, leafy greens and certain grains, like quinoa and brown rice.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
Every product is formulated with their exclusive Commence Complex, a blend of alfalfa extract to support hair growth, quinoa peptides to add volume, acai stem cells for antioxidants that provide anti-aging perks and a Lactobacillus ferment, bio-fermentation technology that calms the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Zinc in Whole Grains Whole grains like oats, brown rice, 100% whole wheat bread, quinoa, and barley contain some zinc.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Maltose – Sugar in starchy grains and some produce
Necessary glucose can come from foods containing complex carbohydrates, says Kidambi — foods like dark, leafy greens and certain grains, like quinoa and brown rice.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
Every product is formulated with their exclusive Commence Complex, a blend of alfalfa extract to support hair growth, quinoa peptides to add volume, acai stem cells for antioxidants that provide anti-aging perks and a Lactobacillus ferment, bio-fermentation technology that calms the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Zinc in Whole Grains Whole grains like oats, brown rice, 100% whole wheat bread, quinoa, and barley contain some zinc.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Quinoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinoa. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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quinoa
noun
qui·noa
ki-ˈnō-ə 
: a goosefoot that occurs in the Andes and has starchy seeds that are used as food and ground into flour
also
: its seeds
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