Quinoa (A gluten free grain)

(Local organically produced firstly in Pakistan at Jk Agriculture Farms Faisalabad)

Quinoa grain is actually more like a vegetable than a grain. Quinoa grain can help you lose weight in a variety of ways. Quinoa is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and it leaves you feeling satisfied, not deprived. This is why quinoa is becoming popular as a grain alternative and weight loss food.
Here are 4 reasons quinoa can facilitate your weight loss efforts:

1:Vitamins
Quina seeds are rich in eight essential amino acids (Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine) and vitamins. Quinoa is high in iron and viatamin b12. Both iron and vitamin b12 are essential for energy production and weight loss. If ayou are deficient in vitamin bit can slow down your weight loss because your body wont be able to synthesize nutrients as effectively.

2: Satisfying.
Quinoa is high in dietary fibers and protein. The protein and fiber found in quinoa make you feel fuller which will make you less likely to being on unhealthy food.

Quinoa contain almost seven grams of protein per serving and six grams of dietary fibers.

Quinoa is especially helpful for vegetarian trying to loose weight who have trouble finding foods that will fill them up.dietary fibers binds to fat and cholesterol. This is one way that quinoa can help you to loose weight. The fibers found in quinoa also reduces the plaque buildup along your arterial walls which reduces yur risk of heart disease and stroke.

3. Low Glycemic Index.
Quinoa is low on glycemic index. The glycemic index indicates that how carbohydrates affect your blood glucose. Because quinoa is low on glycemic index. It means quinoa is safe for diabetics and it wont spike you blood sugar.

When your blood sugar is significantly elevated. It crashes causing you to crave more sugar ar simple carbohudrates. Quinoa is 35 on glycemic index which is relatively low and similar to most vegetables.

4. Low Calorie
Quinoa is relatively low in calories. One serving of cooked quinoa contains approximately 172 calories. Even you ate two or three serving of quinoa you would get a much larger quantity of food for fewer calories than you would eating a plate of pasta for example. For low calorie quinoa meal you can combine quinoa with salad and add vegatebles and beans.

Now you have seen four ways that quinoa can help you loose weight. You should also know that quinoa is as easy to prepare rice. You can also substitute quinoa in dishes that call for pasta.