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Quinoa: A Delicious and Super Healthy Addition to Your Diet

Prepared Quinoa

Prepared Quinoa

Quinoa is a gluten free grain-like seed that is safe for those with gluten intolerance or anyone who follows a celiac diet.

One of the best reasons to enjoy quinoa (pronounced keen-wä) is because it has a high-protein content, which makes it a great cholesterol-free and low-fat source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. According to the USDA nutrient database, 1 cup of cooked quinoa (185 g) contains 8.14 grams of protein. To put that in reference, the recommended daily protein intake is about 56 grams for most men and 46 for most women.

Fat

Quinoa is naturally low in fat, but as a seed, it does have a small amount. One cup of cooked quinoa provides 3.4 grams of fat. By comparison, 185 grams cooked lean ground beef provides 33 grams of fat. Over the counter viagra

Calories

Quinoa is relatively low in calories. One cup of cooked quinoa provides 222 calories. But of course, watch what you add to the quinoa, as it’s in the cooking process that most of the calories and fat will be added,depending on how you prepare it. Lexapro generic

Other Nutrients in Quinoa:

Quinoa is a great source of iron and fiber for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike. One cup of cooked quinoa (185 grams) provides 15% of the recommended daily intake of iron, and 5 grams of fiber, which is 21% the recommended amount. Quinoa is also an excellent source of magnesium, with 118 mg per cup, cooked. According to the USDA nutrient database, one cup of cooked quinoa provides:
39.41 mg carbohydrates
31 mg calcium
2.76 mg iron
318 mg potassium
13 mg sodium
2.02 mg zinc

Tomorrow we’ll post a delicious recipe that’ll get your mouth watering. Lexapro generic

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Source: About.com