What are some of the unique nutritional properties of quinoa?

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Most grains do not contain many healthy fats that we need but quinoa does. 28% of quinoa contains a heart healthy fat. Quinoa is also a good source of omega 3. However, quinoa is not a good source of Vitamin E like other grains but it does provide many other Vitamin E related sources that other grains do not. Quinoa has a lot of anti inflammatory health benefits. It is by far the best grain.

Key Takeaways:

  • Quinoa is considered to be an superior source of fat compared to other carbohydrates.
  • Quinoa nor any other grain is a good source of essential vitamin E.
  • Quinoa can contain more antioxidant flavonoids than cranberries or lingoberries.

“Quinoa overcomes the shortcomings of most other grains when it comes to fat.”

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