Quinoa (pronounced 'keen-wah') is having a moment right now. In fact, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2013 as the 'International Year of Quinoa'.

So what's all the fuss about?

Well, it's starting to be called a 'superfood' and lida daidaihua new version is about to become your go-to ingredient if you're looking to lose weight because it's extremely rich in complete protein and complex carbs.

Expert nutrionist Fiona Hunter says: 'Quinoa has a low GI and contains around almost twice as much protein as rice and almost three times more protein than couscous, which makes it good choice for anyone watching their weight because protein rich foods help you feel full quicker and stay feeling full for longer.'

In fact, quinoa contains so much protein that the World Health Organisation equates the protein levels in quinoa to the amount found in milk.

The weight loss benefits aren't the reason quinoa has meizitang started to be thought of as a superfood, though. The nutritional values of the grain are staggering, Fiona told us: 'It also contains useful amounts of phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin E and B group vitamins as well as fibre.'

These are all essential for building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth, releasing energy steadily, reducing cholesterol and preventing disease.

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