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High in important vitamins and minerals

Many people don’t get enough of certain important nutrients.

Studies show that many children and adults don’t consume enough vitamins and minerals, including folate, potassium, iron, and magnesium

Plus, studies estimate that 95% of American adults and children don’t consume the recommended amount of fiber. Not getting enough fiber can affect your health in a number of ways

Regularly eating quinoa can help you meet your needs for magnesium, potassium, iron, fiber, and folate, a vitamin that’s especially important during pregnancy due to its role in fetal growth and development

Quinoa contains antinutrients, including:

  • saponins

  • tannins

  • phytic acid

These can bind with certain nutrients like iron and magnesium and reduce their absorption.



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