HEALTH BENIFITS OF QUINOA?
1. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein as it contains all the 9 amino acids.
Trivia: Our body does not produce these amino acids. Essentially we need to get them somewhere else. Great how quinoa hits the spot.
2. Quinoa promotes weight loss. Quinoa contains compound that absorb less fat.
A well disciplined diet and regular exercise works, adding quinoa well make it better.
3.Quinoa helps prevent osteoporosis. Quinoa is rich in magnesium which plays a role in bone strengthening.
4.Quinoa protects the heart. The soluble fiber found in quinoa provoke the liver to extract cholesterol from your heart, this means a reduce risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis. You get to live longer.
5. Quinoa battles cancer. Quinoa is super rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals and harmful substances that cause cancer.
6. Quinoa helps fight diabetes and hypertension. Part of living with diabetes is all about taking food with low glycemic index. Thankfully, quinoa is at the lower end.
7. Quinoa aids in anemia treatment. Quinoa contains iron and riboflavin – minerals important to generate hemoglobin, a part of red blood cells that bind and carry oxygen.
8. Quinoa enhances digestive health. Fiber period.
9. Longevity – Carmelo Flores Laura, a Bolivian national, died a centenarian and owes his long life to an ancient diet: Quinoa, mushroom, coca leaves.
Healthy Quinoa Salad is a refreshing, easy to make, delicious recipe perfect for any season. My favorite rainbow salad!
Quinoa salad is good for weight loss, diabetic-friendly, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free.
Quinoa is one of my favorite millet that I love to use in my kitchen for various recipes in place of rice. Also, this salad is good for your lunch box, picnics, potlucks, travel, etc.
WHAT IS QUINOA SALAD MADE OF?
This quinoa salad is prepared with fresh ingredients like cucumber, bell peppers, carrot, onion, herbs like cilantro or parsley, and simple lemon-garlic dressing. I have added roasted peanuts as we love the crunch it gives to the salad and adds much-needed protein and healthy fats to your meal. You can skip peanuts and add chickpeas or nuts/seeds like cashews, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.
ARE QUINOA SALADS GOOD FOR YOU?
Quinoa is considered one of the most nutritious and healthiest foods, rich in fiber, antioxidants, and amino acids. It also improves your blood sugar and cholesterol levels and aids in weight loss.
WHAT DO YOU SERVE QUINOA SALAD WITH?
This quinoa salad is a complete vegetarian meal by itself. It is that delicious and filling. You can also pair it with additional protein, including chicken, beef, turkey, shrimp, paneer, or even tofu and Tuna.
IS QUINOA HEALTHIER THAN RICE?
The amount of carbs and calories in quinoa is less than white rice, and it contains more protein and fiber than white rice. So definitely healthy.
INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD
1 cup of Red Quinoa
2 cups Water
½ teaspoon Salt
FOR THE QUINOA SALAD
⅓ cup Corn
⅓ cup Red Bell Pepper is my favorite
⅓ cup Chick Peas
⅓ cup Cashew Nuts
⅓ cup Cucumber
⅓ cup Red Beans
Note:
Since I started eating this organic red quinoa, I have noticed that I have lost weight. All my sexy pants can be worn now. Before that, I hadn’t started eating quinoa. My weight was 74.9 kg; now I am 70.1 kg. I recommend you eat quinoa every day; there are a lot of benefits to it. I just started eating quinoa last month.
Enjoy Healthy Eating.