Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is a type of edible seed that comes in various colors including black, red, yellow, and white. Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains. Quinoa is usually harvested by hand due to the differing levels of maturity of the seeds even within one plant. quinoa is commonly considered to be a grain and is usually referred to as such, but it is actually a seed.
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- Quinao helps increase the feeling of fullness, keeping you fuller for longer and aiding in weight loss. As it is also rich in dietary fiber and protein, it increases metabolism and reduces food cravings, thereby decreasing calorie intake.
- Quinoa has gained popularity as a health food in the United States and other Westernized countries, though people have been cultivating it in South America since ancient times
- Quinoa is high in anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, which make it potentially beneficial for human health in the prevention and treatment of disease.
- Quinoa contains small amounts of the heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and, in comparison to common cereals, has a higher content of monounsaturated fat
- Quinoa seed is rich in both fiber and protein, contains a much higher amount of other nutrients, and has a similar fluffy texture to the rice.
- A cup of quinoa whole contains twice more protein and about 5 g more fiber than white rice.
- Quinoa contains fewer calories and carbohydrates than white rice
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