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    fitfor2012: justwanttobehealthyandfit: “Quin-WHAT?” Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is not a grain; it is actually a seed and related to the spinach family. When cooked, quinoa is light, fluffy, slightly crunchy and subtly flavored. It actually cooks and tastes like a grain, making it an excellent replacement for grains. But its flavor is only part of why quinoa is such an amazing “supergrain.” Some of the nutrients in quinoa include: Complete protein. Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles. Magnesium helps relax your muscles and blood vessels and effects blood pressure. Quinoa contains high levels of this vital nutrient. Fiber. Quinoa is a wonderful way to ensure that you consume valuable fiber that eases elimination and tones your colon. Manganese and copper. Quinoa is a good source of these minerals that act as antioxidants in your body to get rid of dangerous cancer and disease-causing substances. Compared to other grains, quinoa is higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc than wheat, barley, or corn. Studies have shown that quinoa has documented health benefits too! Quinoa, in its whole grain form, may be effective in preventing and treating these conditions: Artherosclerosis Breast cancer Diabetes Insulin resistance Researchers attribute the health benefits of quinoa to its complete nutritional makeup. The best day of my life was when I discovered quinoa.

    fitfor2012:

    justwanttobehealthyandfit:

    “Quin-WHAT?”

    Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is not a grain; it is actually a seed and related to the spinach family. When cooked, quinoa is light, fluffy, slightly crunchy and subtly flavored. It actually cooks and tastes like a grain, making it an excellent replacement for grains.

    But its flavor is only part of why quinoa is such an amazing “supergrain.”

    Some of the nutrients in quinoa include:

    • Complete protein. Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles.
    • Magnesium helps relax your muscles and blood vessels and effects blood pressure. Quinoa contains high levels of this vital nutrient.
    • Fiber. Quinoa is a wonderful way to ensure that you consume valuable fiber that eases elimination and tones your colon.
    • Manganese and copper. Quinoa is a good source of these minerals that act as antioxidants in your body to get rid of dangerous cancer and disease-causing substances.

    Compared to other grains, quinoa is higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc than wheat, barley, or corn.

    Studies have shown that quinoa has documented health benefits too!

    Quinoa, in its whole grain form, may be effective in preventing and treating these conditions:

    • Artherosclerosis
    • Breast cancer
    • Diabetes
    • Insulin resistance

    Researchers attribute the health benefits of quinoa to its complete nutritional makeup.

    The best day of my life was when I discovered quinoa.

    (via peaceloveandafropuffs)

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