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1. Quinoa is really a seed, not a grain. The quinoa plant grows to about 2 metres high and the seeds are born on flower clusters. The leaves can be eaten like spinach and in fact quinoa and spinach come from the same plant group. The most common type is the cream coloured quinoa but you can also buy red quinoa. There is also a rainbow variety which has a range of brown and dark red quinoa seeds.
2. Quinoa is a good protein source. Quinoa has long been a favourite for vegans because it has all nine essential amino acids supplements. Lysine in particular in crucial for repairing the body and bringing recovery to your body.. It also contains magnesium ,iron, copper, phosphorus and magnesium. What this all means in layman’s parlance is that it has one of the highest concentrations of these elements in the plant world.
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3. It is comprised of slow releasing carbohydrates. Quinoa carbohydrates are slow releasing which means that it satisfies your hunger for longer. For diabetics this is ideal as you can maintain the correct blood sugar levels for longer with high level carbohydrates such as quinoa.
4. Quinoa is almost a “complete” food. It was used by the Incas tribe by mothers while pregnant as well as when nursing infants. (It is thought to help improve the quality of milk mothers produce while feeding). Quinoa has plenty of Calcium, Fat, Iron and phosphorous and a high amount of vitamin B2.
5. Sprouted quinoa has more fibre. Because the seed germ has sprouted from the seed, this germ gives a good level of fibre when cooked in the standard way. When it is sprouted there is more fibre because of the large white sprout. You can mix sprouted quinoa with chopped raw vegetables for a healthy salad full of fibre and goodness.
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Thanks for the information. I have never purchased quinoa. In view of the health benefits, I should really add this seed to my shopping list. Have a great weekend and thanks for hosting your Friday party!
Debra
Today, I went to the beachfront with my children. I found a
sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and
said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She placed the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!
Very interesting. I loved to know more about quinoa.
I have been looking for a recipe for Quinoa. Thanks so much for the great information. I host a link party on Tuesdays called The Gathering Spot and would love it if you would share a recipe. I am also a new linky follower
Have a wonderful week.