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Nutritional Information & Health Benefits<\/h3>\nFibre<\/h4>\n
You may have heard that quinoa can help aid in weight loss. Although there is no food that can magically help you shed the kilos this grain can potentially help. This grain is high in fibre, around 10-16 grams of fibre per 100 grams.<\/a> Unfortunately, most of the fibre is insoluble, that being said, 100 grams still contains around 2.5-3 grams<\/a> of insoluble fibre. Still higher than all other grains. Diets rich in fibre can help you maintain or lose weight. This is because fibre-rich foods help people feel fuller and satisfied for longer, reducing your overall food intake.<\/p>\n This superfood is also high in protein, higher than most plant foods. In 100 grams, there is 4.4 grams of protein<\/a>. This grain also has a wide range of amino acids, in fact it has all nine. When proteins are digested, what\u2019s left are amino acids. They are vital for supporting the immune system, this is often why protein and amino acids are referred to as the building blocks of life. If you lead a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, then this can be an excellent source of protein.<\/p>\n Enough iron, magnesium, zinc and potassium intake is important for improving your energy, muscle metabolism, as well as your overall well-being. Magnesium helps maintain muscle function and keeps the heartbeat steady among many other benefits. There is about 64mg of magnesium in 100 grams<\/a> of quinoa. There is about 1.49 mg of iron<\/a>, as well as 172mg of potassium. Consuming enough potassium is important because it can help reduce blood pressure and can help regulate water retention as well as nerve signals. Zinc is important for growth, your metabolism, and can reduce the possibility of getting some age-related diseases. Quinoa has about 1.09 mg of zinc in about 100 grams<\/a>, which is quite high in comparison to other grains.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re gluten intolerant, celiac, or are trying to lead a gluten-free lifestyle then you will be happy to know that quinoa is naturally gluten-free. It\u2019s also a slowly-digested carb, making it a great low GI option<\/a>, which helps with helps control your blood sugar levels. It\u2019s still heavy in carbs, albeit unprocessed carbs, so maybe think twice about eating too much of this grain if you are trying to live a low carb lifestyle.<\/p>\n People often make some pretty foolish mistakes when it comes to cooking quinoa. It\u2019s no wonder you sometimes hear people saying that they\u2019re not a fan of this delicious grain. We are about to open your eyes to these simple mistakes so that you can make the best possible quinoa at home.<\/p>\n Never cook quinoa straight out of the bag. There is a coating on the grain called saponins, which can make the taste of quinoa bitter. Some people are actually sensitive to this compound so it\u2019s best to rinse it, even if it already has been pre-rinsed. Don\u2019t forget to use a very fine strainer or you stand the chance of losing a lot of these tiny guys down the drain.<\/p>\n Cooking quinoa is faster than most people think, so you need to be somewhat vigilant while cooking. For one cup of quinoa, you use 1.5 to 2 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, this only takes about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n After the quinoa is done, you have to drain it. That is, of course, if you\u2019re only using plain water to cook the quinoa in (more on that in the next section). After draining it, you need to return quinoa back to the pan and then cover and let it sit for about 10 minutes. This is to avoid the quinoa becoming too wet or clumpy.<\/p>\n Most people think that quinoa needs to be cooked with plain water, this could be the reason why you get quinoa-haters. Quinoa doesn\u2019t have to taste boring! A pro tip to cooking quinoa is to replace plain water with chicken or veggie stock. Not only will it taste even better but it will give this delicious texture that will fill you up even more quickly. Some may even say that it almost<\/em>\u00a0tastes like risotto.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve compiled a list of four different quinoa recipes that are easy to make at home. Expect to change your mind about quinoa!<\/p>\n We’ve used Rugani 100% beetroot juice to prepare the quinoa, so an alternative to using stock. The juice gives it a fabulous jewel-like colour but it also enhances the whole dish with the earthy flavour of delicious beets.<\/p>\n Get the Recipe for this Beetroot Quinoa Salad<\/a><\/p>\n Quinoa is a great replacement for rice, you get to have all that goodness with a delicious meal to boot. This recipe has varied flavours of calamari, chorizo and fennel.<\/p>\n Get the Recipe for Quinoa Paella<\/a><\/p>\n Why not start your day right with a bright and colourful bowl of quinoa! It\u2019s full of protein and healthy fats. Delish!<\/p>\nProtein And Amino Acids<\/h4>\n
Important Minerals<\/h4>\n
Naturally Gluten-Free<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nCommon Mistakes When Cooking Quinoa<\/h3>\n
Forgetting to rinse it<\/h4>\n
Overcooking it<\/h4>\n
Skipping the resting stage<\/h4>\n
How To Cook The Perfect Quinoa<\/h3>\n
Recipes<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/div><\/div>\nBeetroot, Quinoa Salad With Butternut, Feta and Rocket.<\/h4>\n
Quinoa Paella With Rocket<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/div><\/div>\nBeautiful Brunch Quinoa Bowl<\/h4>\n