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This almost unheard of grain used to be known as the gold of the Incas and is a native of South America. However, it is now making a comeback amongst health food enthusiasts due to its protein content and its many health benefits. Quinoa is high in complete protein and contains nine essential amino acids, thus it is very suitable for vegans who wants a more balanced protein intake.

Other than that, Quinoa also contains the amino acid lysine which is what we need for tissue growth and tissue repair. In fact, Quinoa has so many other nutrients, it is no wonder that it is known as a super grain with complete proteins and nutrients for vegans, athletes, pregnant women or anyone needing a more completely healthy food in their diets.

Quinoa contains high amounts of manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus. Best of all, this grain with a mild nutty flavor, is not an allergenic food except that it does contain oxalate and those on an oxalate-restricted diet will need to avoid eating it. So, just how healthy is it to cook and eat Quinoa? Lets look at some of the health benefits of Quinoa here:

Quinoa, which is rich in magnesium is good for your heart health and also great for preventing migraines. Magnesium can help your blood vessels to relax which is good to prevent heart disease and migraines. Migraines are caused by constriction of blood vessels so if you consume Quinoa frequently, it may just reduce your migraine incidence. Quinoa is a wholegrain and it is a known fact and proven through research that by consuming wholegrain like Quinoa for breakfast, you will lower your risk of heart failure.

Quinoa is also a good source of copper and manganese which are great antioxidants to protect your body from damage caused by free radicals. As a whole grain, it is also a great protection against breast cancer for women. Not only that, due to its high fiber nature, Quinoa is also great for preventing gall stones. Now that you know about the health benefits of Quinoa, lets look at how to choose your Quinoa and how to cook it!

Nowadays, there are plenty of prepackaged Quinoa being sold at stores and natural food stores. It comes in a variety of colors from yellow to red to even black. Whatever the color, the taste and texture of Quinoa is relatively the same, it has a nice nutty and creamy flavor and it has a crunchy texture. To cook it, one needs only cook it like rice. Add two parts of water to one part of Quinoa and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Of course there are also plenty of delicious recipes for cooking Quinoa so you don’t even have to worry about how to eat it! So, it is really time to add this super grain to your diet now.

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