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Quinoa is included in the “whole grains” category, gaining popularity due to its many health benefits.
It is pronounced as “kveen-vaa”.
Most common types of quinoa available in grocery stores are white, red, and black.
Consumption of quinoa has become
increasingly popular among people interested in improving and maintaining their
health status by changing dietary habits. Both seeds as well as sprouts of
quinoa are excellent examples of ‘functional food’, defined as foods lowering
the risk of various diseases.
Quinoa is nutritionally same or superior to
other commonly consumed cereals due to following health benefits:
- They are a good source of proteins: 100 grams of cooked quinoa provides 4-5 grams of proteins. Thus, it can be used as a vegetarian substitute of protein nutrition and can be included in the diet.
- The content of essential amino acids is higher in quinoa than in most common cereals.
- Quinoa has a high content of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc.
- It is found to be rich in α-carotene and niacin.
- The low glycemic index and high soluble fibre content makes quinoa suitable for Diabetic patients.
- Quinoa has a high fibre content and helps reduce the risk of several health conditions like constipation, high cholestrol and high blood pressure.
- It is Gluten free and can be consumed by Celiac Disease patients as well (Gluten Intolerance).
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