Quinoa -quinoa, the queen of superfoods. It is a shrub that seeds they are eaten and exist in many colors: white, red, black and blue.
It belongs to pseudo-cereals (looks like a cereal, but is not categorized as such) probably for industrial reasons. It came to the fore with the development of organic products. It is the fruit of the seed plant, and is considered a complete grain and a good source of fiber.
Quinoa also contains Omega 3 fats, which do not harm the heart. It is also a good source of phosphorus and has a lot of magnesium and iron. It does not contain gluten and is easily digested.
Scientists have characterized quinoa as an extremely balanced and complete food, it is easy to digest, helps with brain blood flow, concentration, mental performance, migraines and is also an antioxidant.
It is widely used in cooking recipes. It is ideal for those with gluten intolerance and belongs to the category of macrobiotic foods.
Its benefits:
* its protein content (14%)
* calcium, with a low glycemic index
* antioxidant substances,
* anti-inflammatory ingredients
* fat (monounsaturated fatty acids)
* nutrients, source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and several vitamins
* resistant to oxidation, the steaming process does not significantly affect the quality of the fatty acids and its nutritional value is not reduced.
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