Category Archives: Quinoa Nutrition

Background information on the nutritional benefits of quinoa

Quinoa as part of a healthy unprocessed diet

Having been using quinoa for a couple of years it has now become a staple food in my diet. I eat it most days either in a salad or stir fry. It is sometimes the main focus of the meal … Continue reading

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Quinoa is definitely gluten free

I get emails and questions all the time about quinoa being gluten free. It seems strange to me when the packets that I buy clearly have stamped on the packet “Gluten Free” Where does the confusion come from? I’m sure … Continue reading

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3 reasons Quinoa helps migraine sufferers

Quinoa can help people who suffer from migraines. The reason is because of the high beneficial chemical nutrients that it contains. The 3 most helpful components are:- Magnesium Quinoa has a high content of magnesium which is known to relax … Continue reading

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Quinoa and Carbohydrates

One of the best nutritional benefits of quinoa is that it is a complex carbohydrate. Don’t go yet I will explain what this means. 2 Types of Carbohydrates There are 2 types of carbohydrates , Simple Carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. … Continue reading

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quinoa nutrition chart

There are a number of features that set quinoa apart from nearly all the other grains. Quinoa is gluten free It has a wide range of amino acids High in protein and complex carbohydrates Low in fat but plentiful in … Continue reading

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