What is all the hype about QUINOA?
You may have heard about quinoa. Wouldn't you like to know what makes this whole grain so special that many nutritionists rank it among the world’s top superfoods?
Quinoa (kēnwä) is a nutrition rich, gluten-free, whole grain filled with antioxidants, dietary fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc, and a high protein content (15%). In fact, quinoa is a “complete protein,” meaning it contains all the essential amino acids—in just the right amounts—for your protein needs. Quinoa is very versatile: you can eat quinoa as an ingredient in your salad, as a starchy side dish, or you can even eat it for breakfast as a substitute for a typical breakfast of cereal or oatmeal.
One of the benefits of eating this ancient grain is that you will feel full longer after eating quinoa because it takes your digestive tract more time to breakdown the fiber and protein content. As such, quinoa has been shown to reduce risk of diabetes.
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