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Quinoa Nutrition Facts - The Healthy Pasta Alternative
Author : Susanne Myers
Quinoa is an ancient, South American grain that has recently become popular all across the United States. As we start to explore the nutritional facts of quinoa, you will see that this is a very good thing. As a side note, you may be interested to know that the Inca called Quinoa the "Mother Grain". Not only was it a staple of their diet for centuries, it was also thought of as a sacred, god-like plant.
One of the reasons why it has always been so popular is the fact that it is packed with protein. This means that it has all the amino acids we; including one names lysine. In fact, quinoa has quite a bit of this important amino acid. Amino acids are needed by your body to create proteins that are then used in repairing and building muscle fibers. Right now most of us get protein from meat and dairy foods. Only a handful of grains and other plant based foods contain all the different types of protein blocks we need. That's why quinoa is considered a super food and is also often called the mother grain.
Being low in cholesterol and sodium as well as providing lots of soluble fiber is another big reason why giving this old grain a try may be a good idea. It also contains plenty of Iron, Magnesium, Phosperous, Manganese, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E and Niacine. All those nutrients make it a very healthy whole grain choice that also happens to be low-calorie. NO wonder it's a superfood.
Quinoa is perfect when you are trying to lose weight since both the fiber and protein in it will keep you full while you are enjoying a low-calorie dish. Try having it instead of high-carb foods like pasta and white rice. Not only is it healthier, it also won't affect your blood sugar levels as much which helps keep down cravings later.
Not only is quinoa a very versatlie grain - you can make breads, puddings, and pilaf like side dishes out of it or just serve it like a breakfast porridge - it is also gluten free, making it a great choice for anyone suffering from celiac disease. It's also delicious on salads and gives a plain old plate of lettuce and vegetables some extra texture and flavor.
Still on the fence about quinoa and why you should eat it? Here's why you should give quinoa a serious chance as a grain in your diet. It can improve your heart health and is a great source of antioxidants which may prevent cancer. Lignans can also be found in quinoa which have been shown to protect your heart from and keep it strong. To top it all off, it's a whole grain which is the type of food we could all use more of in our diets. No wonder it is considered so food for you.
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And now I would like to invite you to start cooking with quinoa. Take this easy quinoa muffins recipe for example. Quinoa is also a gluten free food, making it perfect for anyone living a gluten-free lifestyle. As are these delicous gluten free oatmeal cookies you dont want to miss.
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Submitted : 2010-07-21 Word Count : 548 Popularity: 177 Times Viewed: 29
