Weight Loss Tip of the Week: How to Use Quinoa to Lose Weight
Most of us consider weight loss an impossible task and lose hope without giving any effort. One must have the will power, dedication to lose weight, which in turn will lead the individual to lead a healthy lifestyle. Good eating habits play a crucial role, where good foods should be selected to make your meal nutritious.
Most of us consider weight loss an impossible task and lose hope without giving any effort. One must have the will power, dedication to lose weight, which in turn helps the individual lead a healthy lifestyle. Good eating habits play a crucial role, where good foods should be selected to make your meal nutritious. One such food item is quinoa that can help in improving health in many ways. In this week's weight loss tip, we will discuss how quinoa can help to lose weight. Health Benefits of Quinoa: Why this High-Protein Superfood is Important for Vegans & Vegetarians.
As per United States Department of Agriculture, 185 gm of cooked quinoa consist of 8.14 gm protein, 3.55 gm fat and 39.41 gm carbohydrate. Many of you may not be aware of the fact that quinoa is a complete source of protein as it contains all essential nine amino acids that our body require to function well. Quinoa is largely available in two kinds: red and white. Quinoa is considered as pseudocereal or pseudo-grain and it can be cooked like rice. Weight Loss Tip of the Week: How to Use Celery to Lose Weight (Watch Video)
Quinoa For Weight Loss
Apart from protein, quinoa also contains monounsaturated fats, potassium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin E and B6 that are good for the body. Since this pseudocereal is high in protein, it gives rise to satiety by regulating hunger hormone ghrelin to check cravings. This helps the person to avoid over-eating and play a big hand in weight loss. Also, quinoa is much higher in fibre than any other grain, which again keeps the body full for a longer time. Quinoa is also low in glycemic index value, this thereby helps in slow digestion and curb hunger.
Irrespective of whether you are vegan, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, you should consider including quinoa in your diet for a healthy body. Apart from adding this healthy pseudo-grain in your meal, also take out time for some exercise and avoid refined sugar, processed food for achieving a good body.
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