Red Quinoa 250 gr.

The protein in quinoa has a high biological value, it contains 20 essential amino acids for the functioning of the body. Among them are methionine and lysine, which strengthen the immune system, the ability to learn and memory, and are therefore an excellent food for children and the elderly. It is also a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid linked to the production of serotonin in the brain, which is responsible for good mood.

Quinoa has a high fiber content, favoring bowel function and prolonging satiety. It also helps control cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides in the blood. This is why quinoa can be a very good ally for weight loss while maintaining our health and also helps prevent diseases.

Quinoa is a good source of magnesium, potassium, manganese and other minerals and also contains vitamins (B1, B2, B3, D and E) that control the various functions of metabolism. For vegetarians who replace the consumption of red meat with quinoa, without any impact on their body

People allergic to cow's milk and patients with celiac disease (people who cannot consume foods with gluten, i.e. foods with barley, oats, wheat and rye)

Elderly, as it strengthens the immune system.

For people with psoriasis (chronic autoimmune skin disease), because it has omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

Athletes, especially before and after training.

For those looking to lose weight, it should also be noted that while quinoa has almost the same energy value as brown rice (100g of quinoa has 374 calories and 100g of brown rice has 350 calories), quinoa is a food low in fat.

How to use: This cereal can be found in various forms such as: cereal flakes, flour as well as cereal bars. Each of these forms of quinoa allows a different preparation in terms of consumption: The cereal can be used in salads, cakes, sweets or replace rice. Flakes can be eaten for breakfast with fruit, milk or yogurt. Flour, in turn, can be used in recipes for breads, pasta, cakes and pies. Quinoa is therefore a food rich in nutrients and versatile in terms of its use in the preparation of meals, with the advantage of being a very good ally for health. In research conducted in recent decades, it has been found that its nutritional value is comparable only to breast milk, which is the most complete food known today.

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