Nutritional benefits? Here we go:
Protein- Quinoa contains all
9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for
muscles, making it a complete protein.
Magnesium-
Magnesium helps relax your muscles and blood vessels and effects blood
pressure. Quinoa contains high levels of this vital nutrient.
Manganese and Copper- Quinoa is a good source of these minerals that act as antioxidants in your
body to get rid of dangerous cancer and disease-causing substances.
Calcium- A cup of
cooked quinoa contains 30 mg of calcium. Calcium builds and maintains
bones and teeth, helps regulate the contraction of the heart, and facilitates
nerve and muscle function.
Iron- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
offers 15 percent of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of iron, which helps
to deliver oxygen to the blood, boosting energy and brain power.
Quinoa can act in
place of rice or other grains in dishes like veggie stirfrys, burritos, pilaf,
and paella. Quinoa is also great as a base for delicious salads or as a side with some salt and lemon.
Quinoa recipes to try:
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