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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