Quinoa

1. Quinoa Chenopodiumquinoa is a stress tolerant plant cultivated along the Andes. It is often mistaken for a cereal, but it is actually a member of the chenopod family, similar to chard and spinach. We typically eat the Quinoa seeds. How does a “Superfood" trend in the US affect producers in Bolivia? What is Quinoa? Because Quinoa is a high quality protein, nutrient dense food, full of health benefits, it has become very popular in the US. Although Bolivian farmers benefit from the increased demand, there are also negative consequences felt by the Bolivian people, especially in the poorer community. Increased demand for Quinoa can lead to depleted water sources, sterile land, and increased prices in Bolivia. More information? www.whfoods.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/20/quinoa-boom-bolivian_n_2724251.html http://doc.isiri.org.ir/documents/10129/21021/15.pdfh ttp://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2013/01/quinoa-good-evil-or-just-really-complicated

2. Bolivian Quinoa Recipe Festive Quinoa Recipe Look for Fair Trade Logos: Ingredients: 2 Cups Quinoa ½ Cup Dried Apricot, diced ½ Cup Almonds, toasted and sliced  2 Tablespoons Raisin 2 Scallions, minced  1 Tablespoon Olive oil Salt & pepper, to taste Directions: 1. To prepare Quinoa , follow the directions on the package. 2. In a mixing bowl, place the cooked Quinoa, dried apricot, toasted almonds, raisins and scallions. 3. Pour some olive oil and fold all of this together. 4. Season with salt and pepper. For more information: http://www.fairtraderesource.org/learn-up/identifying-fair-trade-products/