Health Benefits of Quinoa

It’s all about health

          The number of health benefits and nutritional value you get from eating quinoa makes quinoa hard to ignore, or at least try to incorporate this so-called “super food” into you’re diet.

Quinoa is a good source of fiber and protein, and has a low glycemic index; an index used to measure how fast foods raise blood sugar levels. Quinoa can also improve metabolic health, and is filled with antioxidant that helps in fight aging and many diseases. All the properties mentioned help aid diabetics including people who are looking to loose weight and become healthier.

          There are some risks associated with eating quinoa that might not be suitable for all; you may not know quinoa is suitable for you until you tried it. Quinoa is coated with a chemical designed to protect the plant itself from fungi and bacteria in the growing process called saponins, which is why quinoa must be rinsed with cold water before you start with the cooking process. For some people, it may cause stomach irritation causing upset stomachs and may damage the small intestine according to a study done in Purdue University.

Types of quinoa