Health benefits of quinoa seeds

Quinoa seeds are gluten-free seeds extracted from Chenopodium quinoa flowering plant.

It is rich in proteins (amino acids) and also high in fiber, magnesium, B-vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants.

Because of nutrient richness, it becomes world’s most healthy food.

Here are some health benefits of quinoa.

Good food for diabetic patients:

High consumption of carbohydrates can increase blood sugar level which affects insulin level.

Quinoa has property to less consumption of carbs due to low glycemic value and safe for diabetic.

Help to reduce weight:

Quinoa has high fiber contents which make you feel full after having quinoa in food and this leads to lose weight easily. Quinoa seed provides all essential nutrients to body along with helping in weight loss.

Anti-cancer agent:

A lot of flavonoids present in quinoa seed like quercetin and kaempferol reduces the risk of cancer.

Minerals for kidney stones:

Magnesium, potassium, zinc and iron are minerals present in quinoa and also rich in oxalates which reduce the absorption of calcium and can cause problems for certain individuals with recurring kidney stones.

Fibromyalgia and quinoa:

Quinoa seeds is used to treat fibromyalgia symptoms because it contains good amount of protein and helps in cellular health. Poor health of your cells can cause fibromyalgia.

Reduce risk of heart disease:

Quinoa seeds has property to binds to the cholesterol and fat in the body and also reduces the building of plaque in the arterial walls of heart, reducing the risk of strokes and other heart ailments.