Quinoa’s Dirty Little Secret

The price of quinoa has tripled since 2006, making it almost impossible for the people of the Andes, the original consumers of quinoa, to afford it any more!

If you’re a vegan or vegetarian or someone who is just trying to eat a little more consciously, you probably consume quinoa fairly often. You probably consider things like sustainability, water and energy footprint and in general are aware of the effect your choices make on the lives of thousands around the world.

If appeals to you, this is one video you don’t wanna miss!

Did you know that you quinoa obsession affects the health and land in two of South America’s poorest nations?

Share your questions and comments in the comments section below the video!

 

2 thoughts on “Quinoa’s Dirty Little Secret”

  1. Hi, Jovanka. I eat quinoa. I’m a vegetarian and I eat gluten free due to having celiac disease. It’s a staple of mine. But I could certainly reduce my intake based on what you’ve shared here.

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