Quinoa may also have benefits for metabolic health, inflammation and more. May Improve Metabolic Health. Quinoa is a good choice for people who have high blood lipids (cholesterol and
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Quinoa is the seed of a plant known scientifically as Chenopodium quinoa. It is higher in nutrients than most grains and is often marketed as a “superfood” ( 1, 2 ). Although quinoa
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa; / ˈ k iː n. w ɑː, k i ˈ n oʊ. ə /, from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa) is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains.
Quinoa is a plant. The seed of quinoa is eaten like a grain, like wheat. However, it is not a true grain. Quinoa contains higher amounts of protein compared to true grains. It does not
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Quinoa is especially unique because it contains all the essential amino acids (protein building blocks) that your body needs. Soy is the only other plant-based food that achieves this. It's also