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8. Quinoa – South America

Quinoa is native to South America, more specifically the Andes. It’s been cultivated for 4,000 years and it was considered sacred by Incas – they did call it “the mother of all grains.” Nowadays, it has become trendy and it’s sought after all over the world.

The main world producers are Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, but due to its recent popularity, you can find crops in the USA and Europe. It’s a great source of carbohydrates, protein, and fats, along with the benefit of being gluten-free.

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