When I first saw a packet of Quinoa (keen-o-wah) at a supermarket, I did not really have an idea about it. The packaging was fancy and that is the only thing that caught my attention.

Two weeks down, and now, it is a regular part of my daily intake. I am on a fat-loss-muscle-gain diet and my search for the superfood ended when I found Quinoa. There are endless tasty recipes on the Internet for it, and it is a must-have in everybody’s diet.

Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids.

A lot of people around me have asked me about this superfood – why I eat it, what benefit does it provide, what value does it add to my everyday diet. Since the questions have been many, and the people asking about it have been quite a few, I decided to write down the benefits of Quinoa and share it with everyone.

I am not adding any technical details here, not am I using jargons of nutrition. I will keep it as simple as possible for everyone’s understanding.

The Big 4

• High in Protein
• High in Dietary Fibre
• Rich in Antioxidants
• Low Glycemic Index

Proven benefits of Quinoa

• Improves digestive system with Balanced pH
• Keeps the nervous system healthy with Folate
• Helps in lowering cholesterol as it is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
• Helps in Muscle Growth with high protein content
• Increases oxygen supply and keeps the energy juices flowing with high iron concentration
• Works as an anti-ageing agent with high antioxidants content
• Helps in growth due to high Zinc content
• Has 9 Amino Acids

Who should eat Quinoa?

• Gym enthusiasts: A perfect superfood to cook low calorie, yet high protein dish.
• Patients: Accelerates tissue repair with due to high protein and high fibre content.
• Working professionals: Fuels the body and covers 70% of daily nutritional needs.
• Expecting mothers: Folic acid and iron provides essential nutrients to the body.
• Diabetics: The low Glycemic index keeps blood sugar in control.

Courtesy: India Gate Quinoa.