Quinoa is a type of edible seed that comes in a variety of colors including black, red, yellow and white, per Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. It's been cultivated for more than 5,000 years ...

A dietitian breaks down the key nutritional differences—and the best pick for protein.

Baby quinoa, or kaniwa, is starting to sprout up on more grocery stores and shelves—here's what you need to know about this small-but-mighty grain. Also known as kaniwa, it’s similar in taste and ...

Every great ancient civilization produced a crop or a commodity which was central to its existence. For the Greeks it was wine and for the Romans it was wheat. A few thousand years from now ...

Something quietly remarkable is happening in kitchens around the world. Foods that nourished ancient civilizations thousands ...

You could say quinoa has a lot going for it: The U.N.-designated "super crop" helps people with celiac eat gluten-free, vegetarians get their protein, and seniors stave off senility. But that whole ...

As a dietitian, people often ask me about the benefits of couscous vs. quinoa. These two pantry staples might look similar at first glance, but they offer very different flavors, textures, and ...