Quinoa is a grain that is recognize as a “superfood” because it has high nutritional value and is beneficial to health in many ways, such as being a source of high-quality protein with all nine essential amino acids, important minerals and rich in vitamins, helping to control blood sugar levels.
Cooking Quinoa
The first method: Put quinoa in a regular rice cooker. The ratio is 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water. I guarantee that the result will be perfectly cook and soft. However, if you soak it in water for half an hour, the quinoa grains will be even softer. Most importantly, don’t forget to rinse it several times before cooking, because it will help reduce the bitterness of the quinoa.
The second method: Place 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water in a heatproof container (add a little more water if you like it extra soft) โปรโมชั่น ufabet. Cover and microwave on medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir thoroughly. Microwave again and heat for another 10 minutes.
It is also a good choice for those who are gluten intolerant or quinoa has carbohydrates as its main component, accounting for 67-74 percent of its dry weight, 8-22 percent of its protein, and is also rich in essential fatty acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own, namely linolenic acid and linoleic acid, also known as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
As quinoa is a food that helps both balance hormones and slow down aging at the same time, it helps adjust the hormone insulin to be at the right level. Therefore, it has a positive effect on every cell that depends on sugar to survive. Therefore, it is also good for diabetic patients or those who want to lose weight. But the appropriate amount should be eat half a cup at a time, 2 meals a week.