Referred as the "mother of all grains", the Incas considered Quinoa to be sacred. Consumed for thousand of years in South America, this seed has become a superfood today as it is high in protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. It is also gluten-free, high in fiber, magnesium, B-vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and with various beneficial antioxidants. Low on the glycemic index, it helps people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.