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Quinoa slims because it is very nutritious and can be used as a substitute for rice, for example, increasing the nutritional value of food.
The seeds are rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals and fibers, which in addition to decreasing appetite, also improves bowel function, regulates cholesterol and even blood sugar.
Although difficult to find, the leaves of the real Quinoa, in addition to the seeds, can be used for making soups.
Quinoa has a very mild flavor and is therefore easy to introduce into the diet of adults and children, and can accompany any meat, fish or chicken dish, being a great substitute for rice.
Nutritional value of raw quinoa for every 100 grams
Calories | 368 Kcal | Phosphor | 457 milligrams |
Carbohydrates | 64.16 grams | Iron | 4.57 milligrams |
Proteins | 14.12 grams | Fibers | 7 milligrams |
Lipids | 6.07 grams | Potassium | 563 milligrams |
Omega 6 | 2.977 milligrams | Magnesium | 197 milligrams |
Vitamin B1 | 0.36 milligrams | Vitamin B2 | 0.32 milligrams |
Vitamin B3 | 1.52 milligrams | Vitamin B5 | 0.77 milligrams |
Vitamin B6 | 0.49 milligrams | Folic acid | 184 milligrams |
Selenium | 8.5 micrograms | Zinc | 3.1 milligrams |
How to take quinoa to lose weight
One way to take quinoa to lose weight is to use one tablespoon of quinoa a day, along with meals. In flour format, it can be mixed in juice or even in food, already in the form of grains, it can be cooked together with vegetables or salad. Just like quinoa, look at other foods that can replace rice and pasta.
Quinoa recipes
Juices with Quinoa
- 3 tablespoons full of flaked quinoa
- 1 medium banana
- 10 medium strawberries
- Juice of 6 oranges
Place all ingredients in a blender until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Serve immediately.
Vegetables with Quinoa
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 1/2 cup (grated) carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped green beans
- 1/2 cup of cauliflower cut into small bouquets
- 1/2 onion (small), chopped
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced leeks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chopped parsley to taste
- Thyme to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cook the green beans, cauliflower and quinoa for ten minutes, with just water. Next, sauté the oil, onion, leek, adding the green beans, cauliflower, grated carrot, quinoa, parsley, thyme, black pepper and salt, and serve hot.
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