I love quinoa. I love its slight crunch, its faint nutty flavor, and its high protein content. I appreciate the fact that it is a complex carbohydrate, which means it will take some time for my body to break it down into energy - so I'll be full for much longer! And did you know that some South American tribes use its chemical compounds to heal skin injuries?
Lately, though, I've heard mutterings about the plight of the poor indigenous people who harvest the seed that America has come to crave. Right now, the families in Peru and Bolivia who used to live on it can no longer afford to eat what they harvest. A pound of quinoa costs more than a chicken. For now, they are eating a lot of fast food. Sad. Still, my mother bought a 60-pound bag of the stuff, so my boycott will have to wait another 57 pounds. Will you limit your consumption? Keep it the same? Boycott it completely?
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| Here, delicious quinoa is mixed with red bell peppers, red onion, and broccoli (the veggies were sautéed in coconut oil). I threw in a can of tuna for good measure - Lunch! |
Lately, though, I've heard mutterings about the plight of the poor indigenous people who harvest the seed that America has come to crave. Right now, the families in Peru and Bolivia who used to live on it can no longer afford to eat what they harvest. A pound of quinoa costs more than a chicken. For now, they are eating a lot of fast food. Sad. Still, my mother bought a 60-pound bag of the stuff, so my boycott will have to wait another 57 pounds. Will you limit your consumption? Keep it the same? Boycott it completely?
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| Delicious avocados are an afternoon snack. Here they're sprinkled with crunchy red salt! Yum! |
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