PERUVIAN SUPER FOODS & HERBS

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QUINOA

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Preparation

Stuffed peppers, quinoa salad, ají de quinoa, quinoa burgers
Click HERE for quinoa recipes.

Nutrients

Protein, vitamin B, omega 3, fiber, magnesium

Health benefits

• Prevents/helps regulate diabetes 
  
• Optimal metabolism & cardiovascular system 
  
• Can reduce migraines
  
• Gluten free
  
• High in Omega 3 (prevents/helps: arthritis, alzheimer’s, asthma, baby development)
  
• High in Fiber
  
• Gold of the Incas – stamina, strength, muscle recovery
  

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KIWICHA

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Preparation

Pop like popcorn, porridge or used to bread chicken/fish
Click HERE for kiwicha recipes.

Nutrients

Protein, vitamin B, omega 3, fiber, magnesium and all 10 amino acids

Health benefits

• Benefits very similar to those of quinoa 
• Helps with diabetes & cardiovascular disease – lowers blood cholesterol & glucose levels
•  Stimulates immunity
• Anti-cancer agent & cardio-protective
• High protein 
  

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CHIA

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Preparation

Soak seed for min. 10 minutes and use gel in recipes
Click HERE for chia recipes.

Nutrients

Omega 3, fiber 

Health benefits

• Stabilize blood sugar, helps with diabetes
• Energy boost
• Lowers cholesterol & improves heart health
• Aids in digestion
• Fights belly fat  
• Makes you feel full faster: regulate appetite, sleep and improve mood
• Thyroid condition
• Treats IBS & acid reflux
  
  

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MACA

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Preparation

Add to milkshakes, juices and salads in powder form
Click HERE for maca recipes.

Nutrients

Vitamins B, C, E, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium

Health benefits

• Libido boost, balances hormones & improves fertility
• Alleviates symptoms of menstruation & menopause (cramps, hot flashes, anxiety, depression) 
• Increases stamina & energy
• Clear acne & helps skin withstand extreme temperatures
  
  

*DO NOT TAKE while pregnant or lactating or if you have cancer related to hormones (testicular/ovarian), liver issues, high blood pressure

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MASHUA

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Preparation

Soups & stews, fried or baked, 
Click HERE for mashua recipe.

Nutrients

Vitamin C, beta keratine, potassium, iron

Health benefits

• Antibiotic & diuretic properties
• Cures skin ulcers
• Treats kidney & liver disease
• Anaphrodisiac: reduces testosterone, also effective in treating prostate issues 
• Kills lice

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CHICHIGUA

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Preparation

Heat seeds in olive oil, remove and let cool, apply oil to nasal opening

Nutrients

Calcium, vitamin B, amino acids

Health benefits

• Fight against athlete’s foot
• Helps cure sinus infections

*POISONOUS - DO NOT EAT

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TARA

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Preparation

Infusions - break up seeds, boil, let cool and gargle

Nutrients

Tannins

Health benefits

• Treats inflamed tonsils
•  Helps asthma
• Treats fever & colds
• Cleans wounds
• Alleviates stomach aches
• Water boiled from dried pods kills fleas & other insects
  

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SACHA INCHI

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Preparation

Cook with oil or roast seeds and eat as nuts
Click HERE for sacha inchi recipes.

Nutrients

Omega 3, vitamin E, high protein, vegan – cold pressed

Health benefits

• Promotes weight loss
• Reduces excess abdominal fat
• Fights depression
• Reduces cholesterol levels
• Prevents heart disease and aids in diabetes management
  
  

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CAT'S CLAW (UÑA DE GATO)

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Preparation

Soak in one liter of boiling water for 30-60 minutes to prepare tea

Health benefits

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Used against dengue to reduce inflammation
• Allergies
• Diabetes
• Lupus
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Herpes
• Organic depression
• Menstrual irregularities 
• Disorders of the stomach and intestines

* Some people can be allergic to Cat's Claw

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CHANCA PIEDRA

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Preparation

Two teaspoons in 1/2 liter of hot water and let sit for 3 minutes.
Let cool and drink the infusion.

Health benefits

• Treats kidney problems & kidney stones
• Prostate
• Urinary infections
• Blood pressures
• Liver
• Stomach ulcers
• Gall bladder
• Menstrual pain

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VALERIANA

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Preparation

Mix 1 teaspoon with 1/2 liter of water, boil 2 minutes. 
Take infusion before meals.

Health benefits

• Calms the nerves
• Epilepsy
• Insomnia