Health experts recommend including superfoods in our diet for healthy living. They are not only known for their magical health benefits but also for their earthy, delicious taste.
The list of superfoods is long, ranging from green tea, ghee clarified butter to chia and turmeric and, of course, quinoa. Considered as a complete food, quinoa is aptly called a superfood. The health benefits of quinoa are aplenty.
It is high in proteins, monounsaturated fat, potassium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin E and B6, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, iron and magnesium. It also has the lowest ratio of carbohydrates as compared to any other grain.
Quinoa is full of fibre - twice as much as any other grain and is great for digestion. It is very low in calories and is energy dense. November 7, at am. Cindy says:. August 22, at am. August 27, at pm. Barbara Bush says:. August 28, at am. Daniel says:. November 23, at pm. November 25, at am. January 31, at am. February 12, at am. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. Name required. Mail will not be published required. Recent News According to a study in Food Chemistry in January , red, white and black types of quinoa contain more than 23 different phenolic compounds.
However, among the three colors, red and black quinoa have more robust phenolic and antioxidant profiles than white quinoa. This is due to their deeper color, a product of a type of plant pigment called betacyanin, a powerful antioxidant that gives many red and purple plants their hues.
A study published in August in Food and Nutrition Sciences tested the phenolic content of red and yellow quinoa seeds and found that red quinoa had significantly higher levels than yellow quinoa. Because of this, the researchers concluded that red quinoa could be a powerful functional food and contribute significantly to the management and prevention of diseases related to free radical damage.
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Quinoa is categorized as a grain, but it's actually the fruit. Video of the Day. What Is Quinoa? Calories and Protein in Quinoa. So I made it my mission to share tasty, gluten- and dairy-free creations that centered around quinoa! Fast forward 8. We rebranded to Simply Quinoa 5 years ago and have expanded beyond just quinoa at this point. But quinoa still holds a super special place in my heart. And it is still a big part of my diet today! One of the main reasons why I love quinoa are the nutritional benefits.
I have a whole post about quinoa nutritional facts , but for me, it comes down to a few key metrics:. There are actually lots of ways to cook quinoa!
And it also depends on the types of quinoa that you're using. For regular quinoa, I recommend checking out my post all about how to cook quinoa. If you're using quinoa flour, I have a post about how to use quinoa flour!
And if you're a fan of quinoa flakes, we've also got you covered with this post about 10 ways to use quinoa flakes. Basically, quinoa is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in a ton of different ways! Which is why I think it's a great ingredient to add to your diet. Alright so now that we've kind of touched on all the amazing benefits of quinoa as well as the nutritional benefits, let's talk about quinoa itself. There are actually quite a few different types of quinoa out there.
I picked to highlight the 7 that I could think of, but there very well might be more! When it comes to the different types, four on my list are the whole seed and the other three are manipulations of that seed if that makes sense.
Of all the types of quinoa out there, white quinoa is by far my favorite. I find that it has the best texture — it's super light and fluffy — and has the most versatility. I use white quinoa as a rice replacement, I use it as a base for grain salads, stir it into baked goods and so much more. White quinoa also has the mildest flavor! The next most common form of quinoa is red quinoa. Red quinoa can be used just like white quinoa in most cases, but I find that it doesn't work so well for sweet applications.
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