The quinoa diet is becoming increasingly popular not only among vegetarians but also among people who want to lose weight. I am currently trying to lose weight and was doing some research and came across quinoa and am truly amazed at what I found. It is a staple food among the Incas and they eat it to regain stamina and strength. Vegetarians love it too because quinoa is packed with high-quality protein that you can’t get from soybeans and beans. It is one of the few foods that can provide “complete” protein.
The quinoa diet is great because unlike other fad diets out there, it won’t starve you and you can be sure you’re getting the right amount of nutrients per serving. If you want to lose weight, you don’t necessarily have to eat so-called “diet foods,” because once you’re back to eating regular foods, you’ll start gaining again. What you need is consistency.
With the quinoa diet, you can prepare it with almost anything you want. You can do it as a main dish or as a side dish. When you cook quinoa, you are preparing it with other healthy foods. I’m sure you can’t afford to cook quinoa with fried chicken or throw cups of mozzarella cheese on it. You always mix it with lean meats, vegetables or fruits.
What I love about quinoa is the way it fills me up. I’m not hungry as often as when I still ate white rice. Seeds take a long time to be digested by your system and due to their slow-release carbohydrate content, you stay full for a longer period of time.
Did I say carbs? Yes, I do! No, you don’t have to be afraid of carbohydrates because what quinoa contains are good carbohydrates. You have more energy but at the same time, your cravings for sugary foods will be less. Reduce the hunger pangs you always have to deal with with a very low calorie diet. I’ll say it again, this is the kind of diet that won’t starve you and will give you energy every day.