PERUVIAN SUPER FOODS & HERBS

QUINOA

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

KIWICHA

Preparation

Pop like popcorn, porridge or used to bread chicken/fish
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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 

CHIA

Preparation

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

MACA

Preparation

Add to milkshakes, juices and salads in powder form
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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

MASHUA

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

CHICHIGUA

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

TARA

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

SACHA INCHI

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

CAT'S CLAW (UÑA DE GATO)

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

CHANCA PIEDRA

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

VALERIANA

Preparation

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

Health benefits

  • Calms the nerves
  • Epilepsy
  • Insomnia