Every year, a few foods become popular in our country and around the world and are consumed by everyone. One of the most talked about foods in 2016 was quinoa. The biggest factor in why quinoa is popular is that some celebrities, models and artists say they lost weight with quinoa. When advertising, marketing and social media posts come into play, people who do not consume quinoa begin to feel incomplete, as if they are missing something very important. This is the feature of popular foods. They gain fame for a while, then they are forgotten. It's like the golden strawberry, which made a name for itself 5-6 years ago, is not talked about at all now. If golden strawberries were a miracle for health and the only remedy for losing weight, as shown, there would be no one left in the world with weight and health problems. I believe that quinoa will be forgotten after a few years. Well, let's see what are the properties of quinoa, which is so much talked about and consumed, and whether it is really a miracle.
1- It was determined that quinoa was consumed in South America until 3000 BC, but its popularity increased after 2013 was declared as the Year of Quinoa by the United Nations. It is a pseudocereal (cereal-like) food.
2-Quinoa contains minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, zinc and vitamins B, C and E. It is ideal for expectant mothers, especially as it contains folic acid (vitamin B 9).
3-Quinoa contains all the essential amino acids that our body needs.
5-For celiac patients who cannot digest gluten and It is an ideal alternative food for vegetarians who do not consume animal foods.
7-Protective against cancer with the bioactive components it contains (polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids,…).
8-Quinoa; It has more protein value than wheat, rye, rice and oats (16.5%).
9- Quinoa, which has a low glycemic index, is suitable for diabetic patients as it raises blood sugar slowly.
10- It contributes to intestinal health with its fiber content.
11- It contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids that are beneficial for cardiovascular health.
I have scanned the benefits of quinoa I mentioned above from articles published in recent years. . As you can see, quinoa is a food that is beneficial for health. It does not have a direct effect on weight loss. However, with its filling effect, fibrous structure and protein content, it can help in weight loss when it becomes a part of the daily diet. You can do everything you do with bulgur in your kitchen with quinoa.
Instead of leaving aside the wheat, bulgur, lentils and chickpeas that exist in our culinary culture and consuming quinoa, you can increase your nutritional diversity and include quinoa in your salads, soups, etc. There should be no expectation of weight loss. It should not be forgotten that there is no miracle food that causes weight loss on its own.
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