My Quinoa; quinoa, carrot 🥕,cucumber 🥒, red pepper 🌶, black beans

Some Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Quinoa

• Packed with nutrients. …
• Contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant compounds. …
• Higher in fiber than many grains. …
• Gluten-free and great for people with gluten intolerance. …
• A good source of protein. …
• High in important vitamins and minerals.

Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is a type of edible seed that comes in various colors including black, red, yellow, and white. The plant has been cultivated for about 5000 years and is indigenous to the Andean region of South America, specifically Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and Peru. In addition, According to the Whole Grains Council, quinoa is a gluten-free, whole-grain carbohydrate, as well as a whole protein (meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids).

White quinoa salad