Red Quinoa Stormy Skies
by James Brunker
Title
Red Quinoa Stormy Skies
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Quinoa (sometimes spelled quinua, Chenopodium quinoa) was domesticated 3-4,000 years ago in the Andes and has long been an important part of the indigenous people's diet in that region - it was considered sacred by the Incas and the Inca himself traditionally planted the first seeds each season. Actually a member of the goosefoot family rather than a true cereal, it is very rich in proteins, minerals and nutrients. It has become increasingly popular in many countries as a health food and an important export crop as a result in especially Peru and Bolivia, where it can easily be grown in barren areas where agriculture is otherwise very difficult. 2013 has been declared International Quinoa Year by the United Nations in recognition of it many values as a food source.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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April 23rd, 2013
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