2015-10-12
Joybynature.com Team
Oct
12

 

We all know the benefits of whole grain, however we are here to learn some essential benefits of organic Quinoa the healthiest whole grain.

Many of us have tasted quinoa and probably cooked it. Some love it and some don’t. Healthy quinoa has a nutty flavour and takes 20 minutes to cook. More than its flavour this rich organic qinoa is topped up with all nutition and health.

Some people are a little suspicios in trying new food items, however this super food is here to surprise you.

The puffed organic quinoa is the best breakfast cereal. If yo will look at this healthy cereal it resembles Styrofoam the packaging material which is commonly found.

Now here are some facts which you must know about organic quinoa.

Q:What is quinoa? 

A:Quinoa (/ˈkiːnoʊ.ə/, from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa )is a species of the goosefoot genus (Chenopodium quinoa), a grain cropgrown primarily for its edible seeds. It is a pseudocereal, similar in some respects to buckwheat, rather than a true cereal, as it is not a member of the true grass family.

It is yummy!

People always have this notion that super foods are tasteless but we have an exception for you. Puffed quinoa tastes best. A slight grainy and nautty flavour makes it a super hit.

Have you pronounced it right!

Do you know how to pronounce organic quinoa? It is pronounces as ‘keen-wah’. So now you can correct people if you hear the funny pronounciation.

Rich in protein

If you are a vegan Qinoa is the ultimate food for you. This superfood has loads of fibre and iron which makes it the most nutritious cereal.

It’s gluten free

Many people are glten intolerant so if you are ready to aapreciate god qualities of organic quinoa, try it at once. The quinoa organic flakes are the best for breakfast.

Do not forget to wash it

Quinoa needs to be washed thoroughly. The surface of this superfood contains a chemical called saponin which tastes soapy. Commercial qinoa will be free of saponin however it is advisable to wash it.

A plethora of colors

There are varieties of quinoa available in the market. The most common is white however black and red are also available. All these varities tastes same and have same nutritional content. White qinoa is more fluffier while red and black are more crunchier.

Various forms

We all know varios forms of corn. It can be rolled into flakes or even puffed. Similarly the organic quinoa can be eatn as flakes, puff and even as whole grain.

Texture

You will be surprised to know that organic quinoa looks like a grain but its actually a seed. It looks like barley and has the same chewiness.

Its best when you cook it

Many people have tried organic quinoa in their salads but the taste was slightly weird. Organic quinoa tastes good whne it is cooked.  The best part of this sperfood is that the leaves are also edible.

Quinoa is the latest FAD

Quinoa’s health benefits  are known by the world. This is the reason why this health food is fond in supermarkets.

Nutrition facts

We eat quinoa for its protein content. This super food has perfect balance of nine amino acids which are very essential for our heath. This complete strctre of protein is rarely found in plant foods. This is the reason why vegetarians preffer organic quinoa. There are god quantities of fibre and iron found in this super rich food. Half cup of cooked quinoa contains 111 calories.

Quinoa to water ratio

Many people do not know how to cook organic quinoa. You should know the correct water and quinoa ratio. The ost simple way to cook quinoa is to add 1 cup quinoa and two cups of water. Boil it in a saucepan over a high flame. After some time reduce the heat and let it simmer. Cover it with a lid until most of the water has been absorbed. Cooking time is 15 to 20 minutes. Once the organic quinoa is perfectly cooked it looks translucent. One cup of dry quinoa yeilds 6 cups of cooked quinoa serving. Remember if you are adding quinoa into your soup do not add too much of it as it instantly absorbs the liquid from the food.

For more information about organic quinoa, click here.

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