In this edition, I´ll be cooking a quinoa fruit recipe and talking about eating healthy to lose weight and maintain our nutrition.
Are you looking for an easy way to loose weight or maintain your ideal weight, build muscle, feel great and all the while eating delicious, inexpensive food?!
Quinoa is one of the healthiest foods on the planet and according to HealthLine.com, quinoa boasts some pretty amazing benefits:
Protein – Quinoa is a complete protein source, containing a whopping 8 grams of protein per 1 cup, additionally it also boasts all of the essential amino acids our bodies require.
Fiber – Quinoa is also higher in fiber content than other grains, with about 5g of fiber per cup. The soluble fiber content is about 2.5 grams per cup, remember soluble fiber may assist in reducing blood sugar levels, lowering cholesterol, increasing fullness and helping with weight loss.
Nutrient Rich – Quinoa is often referred to as a superfood because of its rich nutritional content. 1 Cup of Quinoa for example contains: 222 calories, 39 grams of carbs, 4 grams of fat.
Protein: 8 grams.
Fiber: 5 grams.
Manganese: 58% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA).
Magnesium: 30% of the RDA.
Phosphorus: 28% of the RDA.
Folate: 19% of the RDA.
Copper: 18% of the RDA.
Iron: 15% of the RDA.
Zinc: 13% of the RDA.
Potassium 9% of the RDA.
Over 10% of the RDA for vitamins B1, B2 and B6.
Small amounts of calcium, B3 (niacin), vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids.
Gluten Free – Quinoa is naturally gluten free, making it an ideal alternative for celiacs and those looking for gluten free alternatives.
Low Glycemic Index – Quinoa has a glycemic index of 53, which is considered low, making it ideal for controlling your blood sugar levels.
High in Antioxidants – Quinoa also provides a high concentration of antioxidants, which help to fight off and neutralize free radicals and disease in the body.
Not only that but quinoa is easy and quick to prepare, can be used in a variety of different ways and in many different types of recipes, plus it´s usually quite inexpensive.
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