Quinoa tastes good whether white or red (I like red better, though), and it has a lot of pro-health attributes. Search the internet under ""quinoa nutrition""--you will be amazed. However, it has two unfavorable qualities: high in carbs and high in lectins (see internet for definition); so it is not recommended on a strict Keto diet. But luckily for a Keto guy like me there is a workaround. I ferment quinoa in Kombucha (home-made). The carbs and lectins get broken down and fermentation will literally increase the nutritive value of quinoa and make it more digestible. Wow! I have a glass bowl with a lid--mix it into a paste and let it ferment for a day and then put it in the fridge. You can also add ground nuts or seeds to increase the diversity of nutrition. (How about sunflower or pumpkin seeds?) Another alternative is to ferment quinoa flour in water and sourdough starter for a day or two, and then make pancakes or muffins, or a dense bread. Goodbye to sugary cereal and breakfast bars!
