Quinoa is one of the healthiest grains. The benefit of quinoa lies in the fact that it contains an order of magnitude more vitamins and nutrients than other similar products. Quinoa has more riboflavin, fiber, complex carbohydrates and folate than wheat, barley and rice. At the same time, quinoa is absorbed by the body almost completely; in this property, only mother’s milk can compete with it (however, unlike quinoa, we cannot eat it for the rest of our lives). Quinoa contains a sufficient amount of lysine, an amino acid that promotes better absorption of calcium, which, in turn, is extremely important for the formation of a strong healthy skeleton, bones, hair and teeth. A lack of calcium and lysine can cause hair loss, tooth loss and increase bone fragility. In addition, lysine affects the speedy healing of tissue, which is invaluable for various cuts and damage to the skin. It is important to note that quinoa does not contain gluten, a substance that causes allergic reactions, so even allergy sufferers can eat quinoa.
Quinoa is an excellent source of whole plant protein (it contains more protein than buckwheat), which is necessary to maintain energy and strength in the body. It is the high protein content that makes quinoa an indispensable product for pregnant women, children and people engaged in heavy physical or mental labor. Quinoa will replenish your body’s strength and give it all the necessary minimum nutrients.