Quinoa ORG 500gr

QUINOA ... THE CEREAL THAT REPLACED MEAT

Quinoa is a shrub whose seeds are edible and come in many colors: white, red, black, and blue. Red and golden quinoa are nutritionally identical. Red quinoa makes for a very beautiful appearance. Quinoa had great nutritional significance for the pre-Columbian cultures of the Andes. It was the second main food after the potato and was followed by corn. Today, it is highly esteemed for its nutritional value, and the United Nations has classified it as a superfood for its high protein content (13%). In contrast to rice or wheat, which have low lysine content, quinoa contains a balanced amount of essential amino acids for humans, making it an unusually complete food.

This means that less quinoa protein is needed than wheat protein for our needs. Although in practice it is a seed, quinoa is considered a complete cereal and a good source of dietary fiber. Quinoa also contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to the heart. It is also a good source of phosphorus and has plenty of magnesium and iron. It is gluten-free and easy to digest.