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Everything You Didn't Know About Quinoa
Diets and Nutrition

Everything You Didn't Know About Quinoa

By Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:23:21.96427Z
There are many new ingredients that have emerged to stay in the diet of those who want to eat healthy, but few are as famous as quinoa. This grain, which could be called a pseudo-cereal, is extremely healthy, packed with protein, and is an excellent substitute for those looking to stop eating cereals or rice. To help you join the movement of this super ingredient, we’ll tell you all about quinoa.

What is it?

Quinoa is nothing more than a seed, but it contains unique characteristics that set it apart from other similar ingredients like rice or couscous. It has a high protein content, Omega 3, fiber, and unsaturated fats, making it a very healthy and filling product.

Benefits

High in protein Most seeds do not contain all 9 essential amino acids; however, quinoa has them all, making it high in protein and almost comparable to animal products like eggs and meat.

Gluten-free

Many people suffering from celiac disease eat a lot of rice to replace the human need for carbohydrates, but this makes their diet incomplete. By eating quinoa, you get all the necessary benefits without a gram of gluten.

Great source of fiber

The type of fiber found in quinoa is exactly what we need in our bodies for good digestion. Each cup of quinoa contains at least 6 grams of fiber.

Heart health

Quinoa contains good unsaturated fats that promote good cardiovascular health. It has been shown to support the heart and help unclog veins clogged by saturated fats.

Antioxidant

Studies on the benefits of quinoa have found that it contains very powerful antioxidants that help not only cardiovascular health but also the prevention of cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes.

How to eat it?

Quinoa can be very versatile and can be prepared in various ways depending on whether you use it as a main ingredient or as a substitute. - You can consume it instead of rice, hydrating it with water - You can add it to your salad for non-animal protein - It is also an excellent substitute for couscous in vegetarian or vegan dishes - It can also replace mashed potatoes in a lower-calorie alternative

Recipes

To help you start including quinoa in your diet, we recommend some of the best recipes from our website:   Confetti Quinoa                 Quinoa Fried Rice                 Grilled Corn and Quinoa Salad                 Quinoa Pizza                 Quinoa Vegetable Salad