10 benefits quinoa offers you

José Miguel Olivencia 4 min. of reading Plants Leave a comment

Straight from South America to your table, quinoa is that grain, which isn’t really a grain, that’s a must-have in your shopping basket if taking care of your health is one of your top priorities.

Considered by many as the “superfood of the future,” among the valuable contributions of this plant treasure is a protein content that doubles that of rice and barley. Easy to digest, rich in fiber, and naturally gluten-free, with quinoa you’ll experience a whole bunch of benefits to boost your health to the max.

Wanna join us as we go through its benefits?

1. Quinoa for weight control

Lately, Chenopodium quinoa (its scientific name) has been gaining fame as a natural fat burner, which makes sense given its high fiber and protein content, plus a low glycemic index. That’s partly why this pseudo-grain has become a “must-have” in any serious weight loss diet. Bonus: it fits perfectly in tons of recipes.

2. Suitable for gluten intolerants

The fact that the “mother seed,” as it’s called in Quechua, is a pseudocereal naturally gluten-free broadens the range of people who can enjoy it, especially celiacs, who find it an essential food to include in their diet. And we say “essential” in a good way because it lets them add one more food to their limited diet—and not just any food!

3. Supports intestinal transit

The high fiber content in quinoa (around 10-16 g per 100 g of product) gives you an idea of its role in preventing constipation, improving intestinal transit, and promoting better digestion.

4. Acts as an antioxidant

Quinoa’s richness in quercetin and kaempferol, two flavonoids known as powerful plant antioxidants, makes it a standout antioxidant, helping to detoxify the body and improve health.

5. Quinoa to balance cholesterol levels

If cholesterol levels have been giving you a headache, quinoa can be your ally to keep them in check. Why? Besides fiber, this food contains unsaturated lipids. This helps you maintain healthy levels, which is great for preventing cardiovascular diseases.

6. Prevents migraines

Frequent migraines affect 5 million people just in Spain, showing the scale of the problem. The good news is quinoa’s magnesium content helps relax blood vessel walls, lowering blood pressure and helping say “goodbye” to painful migraines that can even disrupt daily life.

7. Relaxes and reduces stress

Stress is definitely one of today’s big issues. That’s why more and more people trust the benefits of a homemade quinoa infusion as a relaxant to help ease the stress built up day after day.

8. Cares for your hair

Did you know you can make an awesome natural hair mask with quinoa? Now you do. Get to it and mix boiled quinoa with a bit of olive oil. The result? Stay consistent and soon you’ll notice your hair getting stronger and softer than ever. Enjoy strong and healthy hair with quinoa.

9. Quinoa for the skin

If this pseudo-cereal helps repair damaged hair, it can do the same for dry skin. Time to get moving again. You can make your own homemade skin mask with boiled quinoa grains and a little milk. Let the mix sit for 15 minutes, then apply it to your face. Leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse off with plenty of water. The mirror will show you the results.

10. Boosts energy metabolism

And finally, thanks to its high content of B vitamins, quinoa is credited with properties that improve energy metabolism.

Why is it a superfood for athletes?

You’ve probably heard more than once that quinoa is a superfood for athletes. That makes total sense when you add to all the benefits we’ve mentioned the fact that for sports lovers it’s a nutrition must-have, thanks to two factors: its high protein content and low fat content.

No wonder quinoa provides more protein per 100 grams than any cereal, a key factor if you’re an athlete aiming to gain or maintain muscle. However, unlike animal protein, the main energy source for athletes, it has less fat, letting you gain muscle in a much cleaner way.

Want one more reason tipping the scales in quinoa’s favor for sports diets? The low amount of essential amino acids it contains, which you won’t find in any cereal or plant-based protein source, making quinoa’s protein quite similar to that in animal products.

All things considered, quinoa is food for everyone! From kids to pregnant women, celiacs to athletes, its benefits spread across all groups. Make the most of it! Click here and discover an example of how to use it