Equinoa is often high on the lists of healthy foods recommended for daily consumption. Harvard recognizes it as one of the foods with the highest protein content, contributing to the feeling of satiety, muscle growth and bone strengthening. Proteins also play an important role in cell repair and maintaining the immune system.

The Harvard School of Public Health reports that quinoa is a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids the body needs. One cup of quinoa offers 8 grams of high-quality protein and 5 grams of fiber.

They are also rich in minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus and copper. Many health and longevity experts praise quinoa. Dr. Vicente Mera from the Sha Wellness Clinic emphasizes that it is gluten-free, low on the glycemic index and a source of B vitamins, iron and calcium. According to Vani Hari, in her book The Food Babe Method, quinoa is linked to longevity, as cited by a farmer in Peru who said his 95-year-old mother, who ate quinoa daily, looked younger than him.

Quinoa: The ideal food for dinner

Quinoa, although considered a pseudo-grain, contains fewer carbohydrates than rice or pasta, making it ideal for evening meals. Nutritionist Cristina Barrous points out that quinoa doesn’t cause the glucose spikes that pasta or rice do, and it’s low in fat. She recommends always having cooked quinoa in the fridge, ready to add to dinner dishes like a summer salad.

However, Barrous stresses the importance of washing quinoa well before cooking. Allowing it to soak for 15 minutes and rinsing thoroughly removes saponins, which are anti-nutrients that can block the absorption of other nutrients.