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Healthy Eating: Superfoods

SUPERFOODS

One way to obtain a diet rich in macronutrients is through the intake of Superfoods . The term Superfood refers to those with magnificent properties that should be considered essential in any healthy diet.

THE AMARANTH

Amaranth (Superfood) is considered a pseudocereal of ancestral origin. The Inca, Mayan and Aztec cultures used it and today it is acclaimed for its multiple virtues. The FAO considers it the best food in the world , and according to the UN and the WHO, it is a food of amazing protein quality. It has higher nutritional qualities than most cereals and is gluten free . It contains proteins rich in essential amino acids, such as lysine, tryptophan and methionine, it provides a high proportion of vitamins, such as: A, B, C, B1, B2, B3, D, E and K; being also a rich source of calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and folic acid.

THE QUINOA

Quinoa (Superfood) is also considered one of the best foods in the world . Among its nutritional qualities, it stands out for containing proteins of high biological value with all the essential amino acids for our body. It has a high concentration of Omega 6 and vitamins of the B, C, B1, B3, B6 and E complex and presents a rich source of minerals such as iron, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. It does not contain gluten and has a low glycemic index, so it is totally recommended for people with celiac disease and diabetes , as well as athletes, vegans and vegetarians who wish to strengthen their daily intake of amino acids.

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