Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”), is a traditional Andean crop and cultivated mainly around the Lake Titicaca region in Peru and Bolivia of South America. The ancient seed of Quinoa is a versatile, complete protein grain. It was such an important source of nutrients during the Inca civilization that the Incas considered the staple crop sacred. It is now widely termed as the “mother of all grains” as it’s close to one of the most complete natural foods (contains amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals, fibre, antioxidants, and phytonutrients).
Chia seeds are an ancient superfood consumed by the ancient civilizations, Aztecs and Mayans. Chia means “strength” in the Mayan language, and was a source of energy for long voyages and food for warriors, combined with corn. Chia is also known as the perfect ‘running food’; it is said that the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico is able to run all day on the energy from chia seeds mixed with water and lemon juice (a recipe called chia fresca or iskiate)