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Quinoa and its properties
When we talk about quinoa , many questions arise about which food group it falls into. Also known as the golden grain of the Andes, it is a seed considered a pseudocereal.
Originating in Latin America, it has been consumed for over 7,000 years, and the word comes from the Quechua language. Interestingly, 80% of global production is concentrated in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Types of quinoa
Although their nutritional properties are the same, there are three types with their own particularities:
White quinoa : This is the most widely consumed and best known. It contains fewer calories than the others, so it's recommended for people watching their intake and diet. It has a very subtle flavor and is very rich in protein. Of the three types, it provides the most fiber and the fewest carbohydrates, promoting fat loss and strengthening muscles and tissues.
Red quinoa : This is the most similar to the previous variety, low in calories and highly nutritious. It's low in fat, but it's high in carbohydrates, making it a very complete food for athletes . It takes a few minutes longer to cook than the white variety.
Black quinoa : This is the newest type, as it comes from a hybrid of quinoa and spinach seeds. It contains high levels of lithium, which helps reduce stress and decreases symptoms of depression . It also has healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
With this information, we can answer many questions that arise about quinoa . The main one is, is quinoa fattening ? The answer is no. Another unknown is how you eat it. In salads, soups, or creams, or puffed quinoa for breakfast, like cereal, are some of the ways to eat it.
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