3 Reasons Why Quinoa is the Superfood of 2016
3 Reasons Why Quinoa is the Superfood of 2016
1. High in Antioxidants
2. Naturally Gluten Free
3. High in Protein and essential Aminos
Those are just my top picks. There are of course many other reasons why Quinoa is a fantastic food choice.
Lets start with how long its been around. Quinoa dates back 5,000 years referred to by the Incas as the "mother of all grains". Botanically Quinoa is not classified as a grain. It is a pseudo- cereal. Which is to say that it's not grassy plant that can be milled to a flour like grains and cereals.
Nutritionally however Quinoa is considered a whole grain. Whole grains provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. As a complex carb it will help regulate the digestive system and make you feel fuller, longer, with less ingested.
Quinoa provides a high protein to carbohydrate ratio compared to other grains. Naturally gluten free , quinoa is considered a complex carb (good carb) because it supplies a good portion of fatty acids. At 25% in the form of oleic acid, a heart healthy monounsaturated fat as well 8% in the form of alpha- linolenic acid (ALA), the omega 3 normally found in plants.
If you are practicing a gluten free diet then you can take great solace in the fact that Quinoa is naturally gluten free and contains a higher amount of antioxidants than other grains commonly found in gluten free alternatives.
For some there maybe some confusion about when and where Quinoa can be added into their diet. I would suggest anywhere you would be eating rice and in some cases of a salad anywhere you would pic a crouton. Quinoa has a very mild nutty flavor making it very versatile and cold can offer that crunch people crave in croutons. The fact that you can eat cold or hot paired with just about anything makes it a go to food for anyone trying to get more bang for their buck in the healthy food department.
Cook time is minimal at 15 minutes in boiling water. It can also be prepared by soaking the quinoa in water for some time.
Here is the Scottish Salmon Dish featured from our current dinner menu at Alor Cafe
4 reasons Quinoa can help you lose weight:
low calorie
low glycemic index
vitamin packed
very satisfying
In addition to that Quinoa is:
Super nutrious
Potent with bioactive substances
high in minerals
metabolic health benefits
easy to incorporate into everyday menus
Lets start with how long its been around. Quinoa dates back 5,000 years referred to by the Incas as the "mother of all grains". Botanically Quinoa is not classified as a grain. It is a pseudo- cereal. Which is to say that it's not grassy plant that can be milled to a flour like grains and cereals.
Nutritionally however Quinoa is considered a whole grain. Whole grains provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. As a complex carb it will help regulate the digestive system and make you feel fuller, longer, with less ingested.
Quinoa provides a high protein to carbohydrate ratio compared to other grains. Naturally gluten free , quinoa is considered a complex carb (good carb) because it supplies a good portion of fatty acids. At 25% in the form of oleic acid, a heart healthy monounsaturated fat as well 8% in the form of alpha- linolenic acid (ALA), the omega 3 normally found in plants.
If you are practicing a gluten free diet then you can take great solace in the fact that Quinoa is naturally gluten free and contains a higher amount of antioxidants than other grains commonly found in gluten free alternatives.
For some there maybe some confusion about when and where Quinoa can be added into their diet. I would suggest anywhere you would be eating rice and in some cases of a salad anywhere you would pic a crouton. Quinoa has a very mild nutty flavor making it very versatile and cold can offer that crunch people crave in croutons. The fact that you can eat cold or hot paired with just about anything makes it a go to food for anyone trying to get more bang for their buck in the healthy food department.
Cook time is minimal at 15 minutes in boiling water. It can also be prepared by soaking the quinoa in water for some time.
Here is the Scottish Salmon Dish featured from our current dinner menu at Alor Cafe
4 reasons Quinoa can help you lose weight:
low calorie
low glycemic index
vitamin packed
very satisfying
In addition to that Quinoa is:
Super nutrious
Potent with bioactive substances
high in minerals
metabolic health benefits
easy to incorporate into everyday menus
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