Quinoa is replacing rice nowadays, who knew that could happen? A lot of hype around Quinoa being healthier then rice and contains more benefits for your body then any other grain they might even test it out in space! This all sounds fancy but why is this seed (Not a grain surprisingly and if left unharvested they actually grow leaves!)
Here at www.feedme.lu we believe that you deserve to know what you are eating and why! each ingredient selected to give you the perfect balanced diet while adding some flavor 😉
Quinoa or kinwa is actually an ancient seed related to the cereal species, it relates highly to edible plants such as Spinach, beetroot, amaranth. believe it or not but 2013 was actually the year of quinoa! Enough hype about it now, what health benefits does quinoa actually provide?
1)Quinoa is among the least allergenic of all the grains, making it a fantastic wheat-free choice.
2)Has an excellent amino acid profile, as it contains all nine essential amino acids making it a complete-protein source. Quinoa is therefore an excellent choice for vegans who may struggle to get enough protein in their diets.
3) High in fiber, magnesium, B-vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants, one cup has about 30% of it!
4) It contains large amounts of flavonoids (diverse group of phytonutrients (plant chemicals) found in almost all fruits and vegetables) including quercetin (type of flavonoid antioxidant that’s found in plant foods, including leafy greens) and kaempferol (a natural flavanoid). These are potent plant antioxidants with numerous health benefits.
5) Incredibly High in fiber which helps in digestion.
6) Has a glycemic index of 53 which is considered low, (55 or less = Low (good), 56- 69 = Medium 70 or higher = High (bad))
7)Improve metabolic health (the function of every cell in your body). This includes lower blood sugar and triglyceride levels( level of fat in the blood)
Now you can see why this ingredient has it’s own year! We at www.feedme.lu love it and will continue use until it is replaced by another superfood!
You can always order this superseed yourself via the link provided, try it at home yourself 🙂