Keen What??
Quinoa, pronounced ‘keen wah’, is the often neglected and relatively unknown super food. Originally grown by the Incans in ancient Peru, Quinoa was once overlooked for more common choices such as corn and potatoes, but is increasing in popularity.
Quinoa has captured the attention of a health-conscious crowd seeking maximum nutrition and those on high protein diets, looking to lose weight and eat better quality foods. Quinoa can promote weight loss, build muscle, alleviate migraine headaches, help diabetes, promote cardiovascular health, and prevent hardening of the arteries. It has also been linked to helping prevent breast cancer, asthma, gallstones and, if that wasn’t enough, it acts as a super antioxidant!
A balanced protein, Quinoa contains all eight essential amino acids. This makes it very digestible and totally unique in the plant kingdom. Not only is Quinoa high in protein, it’s high in fiber, and vitamins such as riboflavin, calcium, vitamin E, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, folic acid and beta carotene. It is also high in linolenic acid, the essential fatty acid linked to benefiting the immune response.
Vegetarians love Quinoa as a proteins source, as well as, celiacs and those that are gluten-intolerant because it’s a gluten-free food!
Quinoa’s versatility in recipes is wide spread. Use it in salads, as a side dish, and even baking! Quinoa can be bought at some grocery stores, such as Metro, and can also be found at the Bulk Barn and health food stores. So go ahead, give Quinoa a try…your body will thank you!!
Your friend and trainer,
Amy
Star Fitness
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