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- Diana Herrington
- April 11, 2012
- 8:02 am
- 179 comments
Quinoa is a Powerfood Vegetable Seed!
Although referred to as a grain, it is actually a seed from a vegetable related to Swiss chard, spinach and beets. Quinoa is pronounced keen-wa not kwin-o-a.
Learn its benefits, its ancient history, and preparing tips and cautions.
8 Health Benefits of Quinoa:
1. High quality protein with the nine essential amino acids, the protein balance is similar to milk. At 16.2 to 20 percent protein, it has is more protein than rice (7.5 percent), millet (9.9 percent) or wheat (14 percent).
2. Great source of riboflavin. Riboflavin has been shown to help reduce the frequency of attacks in migraine sufferers by improving the energy metabolism within the brain and muscle cells.
3. Inca warriors had more stamina and quicker recovery time by eating these quinoa seeds, making it a truly ancient powerfood.
4. Antiseptic. The saponins from quinoa are used to promote healing of skin injuries in South America.
5. Not fattening! Only 172 calories per 1/4 cup dry (24 of the calories from protein and only 12 from sugars, the rest are complex carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fats).
6. Gluten-free. Since it is not not related to wheat, or even a grain, it is gluten-free.
7. Alkaline-forming. Although it is not strongly alkaline-forming, it is comparable to wild rice, amaranth, and sprouted grains.
8. Smart Carb: It is a complex carbohydrate with a low glycemic index, so it won’t spike your blood sugar.
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Read more: Basics, Diet & Nutrition, Eating for Health, Food, Health, Vegetarian, quinoa
Diana Herrington
Diana Herrington turned a debilitating health crisis into a passion for helping others with healthy, sugar-free, gluten-free, eating and cooking. After testing and researching every possible healthy therapy on her delicate system she has developed simple, powerful principles which she shares in her recent book Eating Green and Lean, and as host to Care2 groups: Healthy Living Network and Healthy Cooking. She is the head chef at Real Food for Life, where she shares recipes and tips. Sign up for the Real Food for Life weekly newsletter or catch her on Facebook or Twitter (@DancinginLife).
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I love quinoa! I make it as a salad with: cucumbers, tomatoes, yellow/orange peppers, fresh parsley & feta cheese. Add olive oil & vinegar as dressing. Its fantastic!
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Great Information.thank you
Friends this is the first time i'm hearing or reading about this ,quinoa can even take the place of rice in some instances, thank you.
Love quinoa but not rinsing it as it sticks to everything and takes while to get everything in once place no matter what container or strainer that I use. Lovely taste especially with saute of mushrooms, onions and some veggies.
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