: 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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Whole grains: Oats, brown rice, quinoa, and other whole grains contain fiber, which supports gut health and reduces systemic inflammation.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Whole grains: Oats, quinoa, barley, and brown rice are high in carbs but provide significantly more fiber and nutrients than refined, white grains.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Some of the most popular superfoods include blueberries, Greek yogurt, chickpeas, salmon, walnuts, quinoa, and a host of cruciferous vegetables that include cauliflower, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and, of course, broccoli.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
By incorporating diverse ingredients like quinoa, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts, O'Connor has created something that supports gut health while promoting agricultural biodiversity.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Whole grains: Oats, quinoa, barley, and brown rice are high in carbs but provide significantly more fiber and nutrients than refined, white grains.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Some of the most popular superfoods include blueberries, Greek yogurt, chickpeas, salmon, walnuts, quinoa, and a host of cruciferous vegetables that include cauliflower, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and, of course, broccoli.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
By incorporating diverse ingredients like quinoa, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts, O'Connor has created something that supports gut health while promoting agricultural biodiversity.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 12 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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