Many grains (especially wheat & rice) are categorized under sweet taste Ayurvedically, and notoriously Kapha aggravating. Quinoa is a "pseduo-grain" that leads with a more astringent taste, than sweet, making this grain more Kapha friendly.

This is especially true, when prepared as a warm breakfast cereal - making quinoa a Kapha pacifying substitute for oats. It’s light quality also helps prevents imbalances during Kapha time of day (morning).

It’s easy to cook (simply soak in boiling water), and similarly easy to digest. It is high in fiber, soothing to the digestive tract, and slightly cooling, relieving inflammatory conditions. Quinoa is also free of gluten, a common allergen found in wheat and other grains. And contains more protein than traditional grains.

Quinoa is rich in iron, and restores strength to deficient blood. It contains more calcium than milk, and is rich in magnesium, phosphorus.

16oz