The cereals They have entered with force into the feeding of many people who have discovered its great benefits for the health of the human body. Perhaps the best known to the general public is quinoa, but there are others that have nothing to envy in terms of properties.
The kañiwa or cañihua They have a flavor similar to quinoa and it is also native to the Andes, belonging to the same botanical family. It is a pseudocereal, that is, a rustic and ancient seed with grain properties, with great positive effects for health.
It is a little-known product in Europe but highly valued in South America.. It already existed when the Spanish conquerors arrived in American lands, but they prohibited its cultivation and consumption due to the religious significance it had in the Inca empire. And it was replaced by other more widespread cereals such as wheat, corn or rice.
Properties of kañiwa
Regarding its properties, it is rich in amino acids of high quality, it is rich in vegetable proteins, minerals like calcium and iron, omega 3 fatty acids and group B vitamins. It contains more fiber than quinoa and similar values to whole wheat.
This pseudocereal is a source of flavonoidsnatural pigments present in vegetables that protect the body from damage generated by oxidizing agents such as ultraviolet rays, environmental pollution and chemical substances found in food. This helps reduce the risk of having inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases.
Unlike whole wheat, kañiwa is gluten-free, a compound that can create gastrointestinal problems such as bloating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and gas.
Another aspect for which it stands out is its high content of unsaturated fatty acid, an element that improves the amount of cholesterol in the bloodreducing the risk of stroke due to the formation of blood clots, reducing inflammation, maintaining appropriate blood pressure and enhancing the cognitive function of the brain.
Regarding this last organ, kañiwa is rich in Omega fatty acidswhich help better brain function. Contains Omega-6a fatty acid that improves brain functions in people with memory problems. Finally, encourages hair growth and skin rejuvenationstimulating its renewal.
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