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Blog5: Quinoa: Health benefits

Referred to by the ancient Incas as 'chisoya mama' or the 'mother of all grains', quinoa has been in existence for hundreds of years and it's edible seeds have recently made their way back to our plates. Packed with goodness and health, quinoa looks like couscous when boiled and can be used in place of the rice. It can also be used to make upma, dalia or poha. Roast  it, grind it and  make quinoa flour out of it to make nutritious rotis or chappatis.


There are many surprising benefits of quinoa, such as being high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals (manganese, phosphorus, copper, folate, iron, magnesium and zinc). It's also considered a gluten-free complete protein that contains all nine essential amino acids, including an abundance of lysine. Quinoa is also a good source of  fiber that helps to maintain weight, blood sugar level and cholesterol.
Quinoa may be a good start to increase of your nutrient content of your diet. 

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