INCA SUPER PROTEIN with Ricky Echanique

Today we take on "Big Protein" and travel through the Andes Mountains, where generations of Inca wisdom takes seed in chocho, a magical bean which regenerates both people and the planet. Our guide is the magnetic Ricky Echanique. Ricky is a fifth-generation Ecuadorian farmer and entrepreneur. As a former professional athlete, Ricky faced health and digestion issues that set him on a quest to find better forms of plant-based protein. This journey ultimately led him back home to Ecuador where he discovered Chocho, a nearly forgotten food, traditionally grown in rural, high altitude regions as a rotation crop, which turns out to be incredibly high in bio-available protein, amino acids, minerals, and more. In the years since, Ricky has built a powerful network of indigenous farmers and vertically integrated systems to share Chocho with the world through his company MIKUNA. We discuss The regenerative roots of Mikuna Foods Ricky's journey with inflammation & plant-based proteins How Ricky discovered Chocho while exploring Amazonian herbs Nutrient profiles for different protein sources What makes Chocho a superior plant protein The resilience of Ecuadorian farmers & devotion to their land Why Reciprocity is key Thank you Ricky for sharing your journey of Mikuna Foods with us! enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off everything Mikunafoods.com Catch Nitsa's Jam Session with Ricky Echanique here CONNECT Ricky Echanique: IG | Mikuna Foods Host @nitsacitrine @soundfoodspace

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INCA SUPER PROTEIN with Ricky Echanique is an episode from SOUNDFOOD by Nitsa Citrine.

This episode is 01:11:57 long.

This episode was published on May 30, 2024.

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