Description :

Quinoa is one of the world’s most popular health foods. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. Quinoa contains large amounts of flavonoids, including quercetin and kaempferol. These are potent plant antioxidants with numerous health benefits. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. Using it instead of typical gluten-free ingredients can increase the antioxidant and nutrient value of your diet when you’re avoiding gluten.

Benefits :

• Quinoa is a good source of a number of important nutrients, including folate, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
• Another important benefit of quinoa is its high fiber content.
• Adding fiber-rich foods like quinoa into your diet can help support your digestive health by promoting regular bowel movements and fueling beneficial bacteria in your gut.
• Quinoa is a good source of protein and can help you meet your daily protein needs.

Uses :

• In a study, it was seen that quinoa might have the potential to increase the production of a hormone that may help in growth (insulin-like growth factor) in children.
• Quinoa may have bioactive compounds like phytosterols, saponins and phytoecdysteroids which help in deactivating the free radicals.
• It was seen that quinoa seeds are rich in saponins and these molecules may reduce inflammation.