BENEFITS OF QUINOA

What is it?

Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is a grain-like super food originating from the Andean Mountains. Though a dietary staple in ancient cultures for over 6,000 years, quinoa has just made a splash in Western culture within the last decade. Today, the seeds can be found at several mainstream carriers, such as Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and most supermarkets’ health food aisle.

Why should I care about it?

To put it shortly, quinoa is a wonder food. It has twice the protein of cereals or grains, fewer carbs, more fiber, and some healthy fats. Furthermore, it has a subtle, versatile flavor with a welcomed, crunchy texture, making it a clear substitute for rice, potatoes, or other unhealthy fillers common in our diets. Even better, it takes little effort to prepare.

BENEFITS:

-Quinoa is rich in protein content. In fact, it is a complete protein as it contains all the essential amino acids, especially lysine, which is required by the body to grow and repair tissues.
-It has high content of manganese in it, which acts as antioxidant in the body and helps it get rid of dangerous cancer cells and other diseases.
-The seed proved to be a good source of magnesium, which provides relief from migraine headaches, relaxes blood vessels, and decreases the risk of hypertension.
-Riboflavin present in quinoa reduces the frequency of migraine attacks, by producing energy metabolism within brain and muscle cells.
-The presence of potassium and magnesium in quinoa prevents clogging of arteries and hence, relieves stress on the heart.
-Quinoa has low content of saturated fats and cholesterol, making it an ideal food for every health conscious consumer.

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