Quinoa

Quinoa came into my life over a decade ago when I was looking for a healthier substitute for grain to pair with my meal, and it has become the perfect companion since then.

This “ancient grain” is a seed. You may have seen three different categories of quinoa at health food stores: red, black, and white. I love and combine all three to get more depth, texture, and flavor.

Because quinoa is high in protein and fiber per serving, it played a significant role in helping me achieve my fitness goal, helping to lower my body fat percentage, and it can become a great addition to your diet to help you lose weight since a serving per meal can help keep you satiated longer than other grains can.

Highlighted Benefits

Quinoa is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition profile. This seed contains various antioxidants, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. An antioxidant called flavonoids can be found in high amounts in quinoa. A class of flavonoids called polyphenols has a role in preventing heart disease and diabetes.

You can find magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, thiamin, and folate in quinoa.

Quinoa is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make. That’s probably where its superfood status came from.