SuperFood : Quinoa Seed

Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. Quinoa is not a grass, but rather a pseudocereal botanically related to spinach and amaranth and originated in the Andean region of northwestern South America. In Germany, this special type of plant is also known as Inca rice, rice spinach, Inca grain or Peru rice.

Average Nutritional Values per : 100 g

Quinoa :

• is a vegetable protein source.
• tastes nutty and can be combined with sweet and savory foods.
• Special feature: the small granules contain all nine essential amino acids, which is unusual for a plant-based food.
• is gluten-free, people with a gluten intolerance or a Candida can eat this easily.
• is not a grain like wheat, oats & rye. It is a goose-foot plant – it belongs to the beetroot or spinach family.
• grows up to two meters high and is very robust.
• can be recommended to vegans.
• is a healthy type of food that you can lose weight with. Quinoa contains all the important vitamins that the body needs. After eating quinoa, the body does not need any additional food, so losing weight is easier.
• can prevent low energy and cravings.
• is very healthy because it contains a lot of important nutrients such as protein and unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin A, B, D & E, various minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and zinc.

The Effects of Quinoa :

• Quinoa has a positive influence on the acid-base content of the body – counteracts overacidification.
• Metabolism is stimulated and digestion regulated. Quinoa does not contain gluten, but is rich in nutrients, vital and dietary fiber, so the intestinal flora is positively influenced.
• Cholesterol levels and vessels : Quinoa lowers cholesterol, has a preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases.
• Efficiency: due to the balanced absorption of nutrients, it helps you to have a healthier, deeper and more restful sleep, raises your mood and reduces pain. It can improve your general well-being and thus increase your physical and mental performance.

• White quinoa: most often found, usually cheaper, has the lowest fat and nutty taste. Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
• Black quinoa doesn’t really taste different. It is a little harder than white ones. Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
• Red quinoa is similar to black but the cooking time is a little longer. Because of its beautiful appearance and shape, it is often used for salads.
• Puffed quinoa is the popcorn of the Incas.
• Quinoa flakes are mainly used as a cereal ingredient.