Benefits
Quinoa:
Quinoa, scientifically known as Chenopodium quinoa,
Is a plant that was already used 5000 years ago, This plant was cultivated originally in the Andes of Ecuador, Bolivia and Argentina, among other countries.
However the history of quinoa, it is important to know what is and what its propertie.
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How to make a quinoa smoothie: Honeydew and peach quinoa smoothie recipe:
Ingredients
1 Cup Water (if you are drinking this straight away substitute one cup of water for ice)
3 Cups Honeydew melon, about half a small melon (or any other white melon)
4 small Peaches
1 Banana
1 Cup Spinach, tightly packed or 2 cups loosely packed (or any other mild greens)
1 Cup Quinoa cooked.
Instructions
Blend the ingredients in the following order:
1. Blend the dry ingredients and liquid first for a short time
2. Blend the greens next for a short time (if using)
3. Blend the fruit and the rest of the ingredients until smooth (or as smooth as your blender will allow. High speed blenders may need 2 minutes for a Green Thickie, less powerful blenders may need a lot more, sometimes 5-10 minutes)
More tips:
Blending this way allows the dry ingredients to be blended for longest, it means the greens will fit in your blender and your fruit gets less blending so it doesn’t become too hot.
READ Peach Yogurt Smoothie recipe and evening snacking (Green Smoothie/Green Thickie)
- Add more water if required to thin it out.
- Substitute any of the ingredients for whatever you already have.
- If your smoothie is too warm, you can cool it down in the fridge or freeze some of your ingredients before blending. You can also replace half of the liquids with ice. Add the ice at the end. It is better to add frozen ingredients at the end to cool the smoothie down.
How much should I drink to replace a meal?
- Only use a meal replacement if you’ve added the oats/quinoa.
- This Green Thickie serves 2 so you should DRINK HALF OF THIS RECIPE. But if you have higher calorie requirements you may need to drink more.
Suitable for Special Diets:
- Gluten free (Use GF Oats or Quinoa)
- Raw (Use raw oats/quinoa)
- Vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, wheat free, soya free (don’t use soya milk or tofu),
- Salt free (don't add salt)
- Nut free (replace nuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds. This doesn't include coconuts)
What is quinoa?•
Quinoa is a pseudocereal, although it is usually consumed as a cereal,
in different preparations, such as quinoa milk, mashed potatoes and
quinoa, quinoa burger, among others. This plant has many nutritional properties due to their chemical composition.Chemical composition per 100 gr. quinoa• Calories: 368.• Monounsaturated fatty acids: 1.613 gr.• polyunsaturated fatty acids: 3.292 gr.• Fiber: 7 gr.• Protein: 14.12 gr.• Vitamins: vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin E.• Minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese and low sodium content.• Other substances: lutein and beta-carotene, among others.From this chemical composition, it is possible to determine what are the benefits of eating quinoa.Properties Quinoa• Quinoa is a food which by its content of unsaturated fatty acids can help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides.• Moreover, the fiber has, also helps reduce the absorption of fats and sugars from foods you eat; which influences further decreasing cholesterol and triglycerides. Also, this fiber is beneficial to treat constipation.•
Similarly, minerals like zinc, selenium, manganese and vitamins such as
vitamin E and vitamin A, provide antioxidant benefits avoiding the
harmful effects of free radicals. This antioxidant action helps reduce both the onset of degenerative diseases, such as premature wrinkling of the skin.• On the other hand, containing vitamin E helps cardiovascular health; as well as fiber and unsaturated fats.• Finally, quinoa is a food with high protein and iron, and therefore very nutritious; suitable for unbalanced diets and disharmonious.Quinoa is a food with great nutrients, which can treat different health problems, and promotes health. Remember that food should be varied, harmonious and complete.
