My cousin suggested me to replace rice and bulgur wheat with Quinoa as it is a healthier option. It has a slight nutty flavour (like Sesame seeds) and tastes better than rice and wheat. It has better nutritional value than rice and wheat.
Quinoa grain can help to lose weight . Quinoa is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and it leaves you feeling satisfied, not deprived. This is why quinoa is becoming popular as a grain alternative and weight loss food.
Quinoa ( Keen-wah) is a pseudocereal as it is not a member of the grass family. Quinoa is closely related to species such as beets, spinach, and tumbleweeds is native to the Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Quinoa means "mother grain" in the Inca language and considered sacred by the Incas.
Quinoa is called a supergrain, as it is highly nutritious Quinoa is a source of complete protein. The protein quality and quantity in quinoa seed is often superior to those of more common cereal grains due to the presence of all 8 essential amino acids.
Quinoa grain can help to lose weight . Quinoa is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and it leaves you feeling satisfied, not deprived. This is why quinoa is becoming popular as a grain alternative and weight loss food.
Quinoa ( Keen-wah) is a pseudocereal as it is not a member of the grass family. Quinoa is closely related to species such as beets, spinach, and tumbleweeds is native to the Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Quinoa means "mother grain" in the Inca language and considered sacred by the Incas.
Quinoa is called a supergrain, as it is highly nutritious Quinoa is a source of complete protein. The protein quality and quantity in quinoa seed is often superior to those of more common cereal grains due to the presence of all 8 essential amino acids.
Quinoa also provides starch, sugars, oil, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, anti-oxidants,Vitamin E, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium,folate, fiber, phosphorus, Iron and copper.Quinoa is also a source of calcium, and thus is useful for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant. Quinoa is gluten-free and considered easy to digest. Sodium content is low in Quinoa.Quinoa's glycemic index rating makes it a more stable source of energy.
| Crop |
% dry weight
| |||||
Water
|
Crude Protein
|
Fat
|
Carbohydrates
|
Fiber
|
Ash
| |
| Quinoa |
12.6
|
13.8
|
5.0
|
59.7
|
4.1
|
3.4
|
| Barley |
9.0
|
14.7
|
1.1
|
67.8
|
2.0
|
5.5
|
| Buckwheat |
10.7
|
18.5
|
4.9
|
43.5
|
18.2
|
4.2
|
| Corn |
13.5
|
8.7
|
3.9
|
70.9
|
1.7
|
1.2
|
| Millet (Pearl) |
11.0
|
11.9
|
4.0
|
68.6
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
| Oat |
13.5
|
11.1
|
4.6
|
57.6
|
0.3
|
2.9
|
| Rice |
11.0
|
7.3
|
0.4
|
80.4
|
0.4
|
0.5
|
| Rye |
13.5
|
11.5
|
1.2
|
69.6
|
2.6
|
1.5
|
| Wheat (HRW) |
10.9
|
13.0
|
1.6
|
70.0
|
2.7
|
1.8
|
