10 High Carb Foods
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
High Carb Food #4: Quinoa
Quinoa is a seed that has seen a surge in popularity as a health food in recent years and for very good reasons. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre. It is also filling, which helps people that are on calorie-restricted diets. Despite its positives, though, it also has a very high carb content.
The carb content in quinoa is around 20g per 100g, of which around 3g is fibre. This means that although it may be ideal for many healthy weight loss diets, it is probably not suitable for use in a low-carb diet. Regardless of its carb content, quinoa is thought to provide health benefits such as improving the body’s blood sugar levels.
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