Quinoa is a trendy food, right alongside kale and anything else farm to table. But it's really an ancient grain. Although it's not exactly a grain at all. Technically it's a pseudo-cereal. But it is tasty and nutritious, a true superfood. Learn all about the food with the funny name in today's episode.
# Stuff You Should Know: Quinoa Episode Summary
Josh and Chuck dive deep into quinoa, the ancient Andean superfood that's been cultivated for thousands of years but only recently became a trendy sensation in the US—thanks largely to Oprah. They explore what makes quinoa nutritionally special, including its complete protein profile and impressive amino acid content, plus they share some tasty ways to prepare it. But the episode goes beyond the hype to examine the complicated consequences of quinoa's popularity boom: while Peruvian and Bolivian farmers have benefited from skyrocketing prices, the increased demand has sparked land disputes, reduced crop diversity, and disrupted traditional agricultural practices in the fragile Andean highlands. Fair warning: they also conduct a live taste test of Soylent at the 43-minute mark, which they promise is decidedly underwhelming.
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