Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its edible seeds. It technically isn’t a cereal grain, but a pseudo-cereal. In other words, it is basically a “seed” which is prepared and eaten similarly to a grain.
Quinoa was an important crop for the Inca Empire back in the day. They referred to it as the “mother of all grains” because the Incas believed it increased the stamina of their warriors.
Here are sone health benefits of quinoa:
Protein rich
It is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat. It is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids.
Control diabetes
Contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains. Fiber helps to prevent heart disease by reducing high blood pressure and diabetes, lowers cholesterol and glucose levels, and may help you to lose weight because it makes you feel fuller for longer and is less “energy dense” which means it has fewer calories for the same volume of food.
Boost circulation
Contains Iron, which helps keep our red blood cells healthy and is the basis of hemoglobin formation. Iron carries oxygen from one cell to another and supplies oxygen to our muscles to aid in their contraction. It also increases brain function because the brain takes in about 20% of our blood oxygen.
Tissue growth and repair
Contains lysine, essential for tissue growth and repair.
Lower blood pressure
It is rich in magnesium. Helps to relax blood vessels and thereby to alleviate migraines. Magnesium also may reduce Type 2 diabetes by promoting healthy blood sugar control.
Increases energy
High in Riboflavin (B2). B2 improves energy metabolism within brain and muscle cells and is known to help create proper energy production in cells.
Antioxidant
Quinoa has a high content of manganese, an antioxidant, which helps to prevent damage of mitochondria during energy production as well as to protect red blood cells and other cells from injury by free radicals.
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There are a lot of good ideas! I’m going to try! Thanks 🙂
Glad you like them! Enjoy 😉
And gluten-free…very important for many people too, these days.
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off-topic question, David….do you have your new website at WP.com? By the way, love your new logo. The reason I asked, because I noticed your site has the option to share your posts by WP too. Or do you use a special plugin?
Yes, it’s at WP.com. And if you are curious about it, the plugin I use for sharing is shareholic 😉
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I never had it, but I would be willing to try..looks delicious
It is!! I think you would like it 👌
Got to show it to my wife. Thanks
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Mm. I’m going to have to try some of these recipes. And so many great benefits. Thanks.
They´re all tasty and super easy :)