Quinoa "The Gold of the Incas"

If you have been following my blog then you have seen that I have been eating a lot of Quinoa lately.  I was first introduced to it a few years ago by www.fighterdiet.com Pauline Nordin (aka the most nutritionally disciplined person I know).  I have found it very useful to get more amino acids into my diet without eating animal products (aka meat).  I was given this article by Brian Clark one of my friends and inventor of "Ring VanDamme's"

Photo A. Brian Clark RVD

Standing in the rings, slowly lower to under control to full splits keeping the adductors engaged. Pause and pull in and up to a stabilized position.


Photo B. Brian Clark RVD

The article give some basic information, read it and let me know if you have any great Quinoa recipes.

Quinoa is always misunderstood as a type of grain. The truth is quite the contrary to the belief, as quinoa is not a grain but the seed of a leafy plant that is related to spinach! It is considered as a pseudo cereal or pseudo grain. Quinoa is an organic foodgrown in the Andes mountains of Ecuador. It is a small, round, yellow grain in appearance. Helps in relaxing the blood vessels. Thus, making quinoa an excellent choice for people suffering from hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cardiac arrhythmia and helping in improving the cardiovascular health. A study conducted with post menopausal women with heart diseases, high cholesterol high blood pressure, etc have shown low progress in related cardiovascular diseases. You can cook quinoa in just 12 minutes with a crunchy texture. It was known as 'the gold of the Incas' as they had discovered it helped increasing the stamina of their warriors. 

Quiona is high in protein and includes all the nine essential amino acids supplements. It is the choice of grains for vegans, as it helps them take in the adequate amount of proteins, required in a healthy diet. It contains lysine, an amino acid that is very important for the growth of tissues and repair mechanism. It is an excellent source of magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorous and even manganese. It has slow releasing, high level of carbohydrates, that give the stomach a full feeling for a long time. Thus, making it good for people who are watching their weight and need to maintain adequate blood sugar levels. Hence, it does not make one feel guilty of all the extra calories eaten. Know more on veganism.

Nutrition Facts for Quiona

Quiona is very good for people suffering from migraines, diabetes and atherosclerosis. Quiona is a good source of magnesium, that helps relaxing the blood vessels and preventing the constriction and dilation that is observed in migraines. It also contains riboflavin (vitamin B2) that is very important for producing energy within the cells. Vitamin B2 has been known to improve the energy metabolism within the brain and muscle cells, thus reducing the frequency of migraines.  

Quiona contains manganese and copper, that are the co-factors for super oxide dismutase enzyme. This enzyme helps protect the cells from damage by free radicals. A study has also shown that foods containing high insoluble fiber like quinoa have helped avoiding occurrences of gallstones in women.

Sprouted Quinoa Nutritional Facts

Once upon a time, quinoa was cooked and then ground to a paste, to be used as a healing lotion for wounds. It was also used to treat motion sickness, appendicitis, and for nursing mothers. Poultice of quinoa flour was applied to mend broken bones. Sprouted quinoa is a rich source of dietary fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. It is gluten-free and an excellent source of phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese. It also contains vitamin B6, niacin and thiamine. It has lysine for building proteins in the body, great for the heart with its low fat content and a source of complex carbohydrates.

Red Quinoa Nutritional Facts

Red quinoa is a rare grain, which is grown on small plots at a height of 12,000 feet on the Andean Plateau in Bolivia. It is used for cooking in soups, salads, burgers, stuffing, porridge's, breads, muffins, etc. It is a rich source of amino acids, that are easily absorbed by the body. Red quiona contains dietary fibers, folate (vitamin B9) and riboflavin (vitamin B2). It is free from gluten and very healthy grain choice for heart. 

This a little bit of information on quinoa nutritional facts, sprouted quinoa nutritional facts and red quinoa nutritional facts. This is actually a 'super-grain' that is great for people watching their weight and for health conscious people. With all these quiona nutritional facts, you should have no qualms about including quinoa in your healthy diet regime.

MBG3: Training Warriors, Rebuilding Warriors & Lean/Green Warriors

Training: Warriors:
Today it was my Wrist strengthening circuit followed by Handstand practice.  Did a high volume of sets with static holds. resting 3 min between holds.  Wall Walks  x 5,  Free Kick up to hold  x 10.
Will be training at Gokor's tonight with the NoHo Pack of the Dog Brothers.  Love that training Guru Matt "BooDog" always brings a good workout.  And Gokor & Uncle Gene inspire me to train hard.

Lean/Green Warriors:
AM: Green Tea and Kind Bar, 1 Banana
AM2: Whole Foods Vegetarian Sushi, Green Drink
Mid: Veggie Wrap, 1 apple
Afternoon Snack: Amazing grass bar, 1 apple
Dinner tonight is Veggies, Quinoa w cranberries,

Rebuilding Warriors:
Warm up with Beginner Sequence and Gymnastica rolling



Kevin

P.S. Only do the Ring Van Damme's with supervision as Guru Crafty says "Protect your I.Q."

Hasta