Product Description
Quinoa is gluten-free and packed with nutrients like protein, zinc, fiber, folate, and antioxidants. Quinoa doesn’t take long to prepare, and you can add it to your diet in both sweet and savory dishes.
Quinoa has gained popularity as a health food in the United States and other Westernized countries, though people have cultivated it in South America since ancient times.
Hundreds of years ago, the Inca people considered this ancient grain a sacred food.
In the past couple of decades, quinoa’s popularity has grown exponentially as the demand for easy-to-grow, nutritious, gluten-free grain alternatives has soared.
Not only is quinoa nutrient-dense, but it may offer health benefits, too.
This article covers eight health benefits of quinoa and tips on incorporating it into your diet.
Here is the nutrient breakdown (185 grams) of cooked quinoa:
- Calories: 222
- Protein: 8 grams
- Fat: 3.55 grams
- Carbohydrates: 39 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Folate: 19% of the daily value (DV)
- Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
- Vitamin E: 8% of the DV
- Copper: 39% of the DV
- Iron: 15% of the DV
- Zinc: 18% of the DV
- Manganese: 51% of the DV
- Magnesium: 28% of the DV
- Potassium: 7% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 22% of the DV
quinoa is a good source of several important nutrients, including:
- folate
- magnesium
- zinc
- iron
It also contains fiber and protein, nutrients that help you feel satisfied after
Quinoa contains several plant compounds that may benefit health in several ways..
Additional suggests eating quinoa and quinoa-based products may benefit:
- blood sugar regulation
- body weight
- triglyceride levels
Quinoa can be ready to eat in as little as 15–20 minutes. To cook it:
- Rinse 1 cup (170 grams) quinoa thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer.
- Put 2 cups (240 mL) water in a pot and turn the heat to high.
- Add rinsed quinoa with a dash of salt.
- Boil 15–20 minutes.
- Enjoy.
