hey there viewers have you noticed that tv commercial has been bombarded with quinoa products
there are many good reasons for this the health benefits of quinoa are no longer a secret
with this super grain achieving in high level of popularity its health benefits are very huge
it have been recognized in health circles for quite some time now but has only received media
attention in just the past few years for beginners it's loaded with the goodness of fiber proteins
and healthy fats this gluten-free grain has turned out to be a fad among fitness enthusiasts for all
the good reasons a perfect substitute for rice this superfood has paved a way for culinary
innovation due to its versatile taste right from salads to puddings this grain can amp up
your meal experience with its taste and health quotient it also have a good amount of all nine
essential amino acids it doesn't matter how you choose to add it to your diet the goodness this
versatile grain offers is massive from improving heart health lowering cholesterol and reducing
the risk of chronic disease to improving gut health in today's video we will be talking
about the various health benefits of quinoa keep watching till the end to learn about all of them
what is quinoa so you've heard a lot about quinoa but what exactly is it is quinoa keto
a seed or a grain technically quinoa is a grain that comes in many different colors and sizes
most closely resembling red rice white rice or whole grain brown rice in fact
there are an estimated 120 known varieties of quinoa that exist today but as quinoa keto quinoa
has been acknowledged for its nutritional value some even call it a superfood or healthy carb
however if you're following a high fat low carb diet like the ketogenic diet
you should probably avoid it to keep your carbs in check as quinoa is not a keto the carbs in quinoa
could kick you out of ketosis in addition to being extremely versatile in the kitchen
quinoa also has some pretty incredible health benefits 1. full of nutrients and antioxidants
although it's commonly referred to as a grain quinoa is actually a pseudo cereal
which basically means it's more like a seed than a grain but it's eaten and treated like a grain with
that being said quinoa contains more vitamins nutrients and antioxidants than any other grain
these days quinoa isn't hard to come by in grocery stores and in restaurants and there's a reason for
it it's super healthy to eat is easy to prepare and is the perfect substitute for less health
conscious options like rice or potato there are three main types of quinoa red white and black
they are all super nutritious one cup of any of these types of quinoa contains 8 grams of protein
5 grams of fiber as well as a good chunk of the daily recommended allowance for magnesium
manganese phosphorus folate copper iron zinc potassium and vitamins b1 b2 and b6
2. high in protein quinoa is a rich source of protein particularly for a grain the secret
is lysine a rare amino acid not found in many other grains which make the protein levels in
quinoa comparable to those in milk women's health points out that quinoa is also a complete protein
which basically means it has all nine essential amino acids the body needs this is much better
than other similar plant-based amino acids that only have a few incorporating just one cup of
quinoa a day into something like a grain bowl with other veggies or adding it to homemade soup will
add eight grams of protein three regulate blood sugar levels maintaining healthy blood sugar
levels is super important for diabetics and it's important for preventing type 2 diabetes
while there are tons of foods that wreak havoc on our blood sugar levels there are some that
help regulate them quinoa is one of the latter and it's all thanks to its low glycemic index
quinoa has a low glycemic index which is a measure of how quickly a food will raise your blood sugar
this helps lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease because foods with
high glycemic index are what contribute to a huge risk factor in both of these conditions
it also contains succinic acid which is another anti-inflammatory nutrient that increases gut
health four reduces migraines there's nothing worse than suffering from a nasty headache
or even worse a migraine if you're so unlucky to have experienced a migraine then you'll know just
how awful it can be thankfully there is hope for relief studies have found that riboflavin a member
of the b vitamin family is able to not only reduce but eliminate and prevent migraines 5. quinoa is
gluten free we live in a world where most people are making an effort to eat less gluten luckily
the options for people with celiac disease are those who prefer to eat gluten-free are endless
however they aren't all healthy the best way to eat a gluten-free diet is with foods that are
naturally gluten free like quinoa other options are usually filled with refined starches and no
healthier than junk food 6. promotes bone growth quinoa promotes good and healthy bone growth and
is able to do so because it contains protein and all nine essential amino acids used by the
body as building blocks for the development of muscle tissue and necessary metabolic enzymes
when it comes to the protein content this contributes to the absorption of calcium into the
bones and the development of collagen as well as for the growth factors involved in healthy growth
of the bone matrix 7. high in iron yet another nutrient that quinoa contains lots of as iron
it is necessary for our overall health because iron helps our body keep the red blood cells nice
and healthy which then assists with hemoglobin formation iron carries oxygen from one cell to
another and supplies oxygen to our muscles to aid in their contraction iron also increases
brain function because the brain takes in about twenty percent of our blood oxygen
eight magnesium for heart health in addition to being high in fiber antioxidants and all kinds of
nutrients quinoa is super high in magnesium which means it's great for our cardiovascular health
one of its biggest benefits is that it's able to prevent hypertension through its ability to
relax the small muscles that clamp down on our blood vessels 9 promotes a healthy gut similar
to how foods like quinoa and avocados have become more trendy in the health world people have also
started paying more attention to their gut health it might sound strange but our gut actually has a
major impact on our overall health it's important to keep it nice and balanced with good and bad
bacteria one of the best things for our gut are prebiotics which are indigestible fiber compounds
that work with probiotic enzymes to become fuel for the beneficial bacteria living in your gut
the source notes that prebiotics have been linked with lower disease risk lower inflammation levels
and a better functioning immune system 10. may help fight cancer anyone who is a health net
like us knows that any food that contains lots of antioxidants comes loaded with tons of benefits
including cancer fighting properties well quinoa is no different there are many specific nutrients
found in quinoa that give it the potential to fight against cancer first up it contains saponin
while saponin is quite controversial it has shown promising results when tested on cancer cells the
next important nutrient found in quinoa is lunasin it's a peptide with a number of health benefits
one of those being its ability to break apart cancer cells lastly quinoa contains quercetin
which has been shown to fight free radical damage associated with a number of diseases and stop the
spread of lung cancer have you tried quinoa before did you like it tell us in the comments