Maintains Weight
This flour is also beneficial in weight loss management since it's full of dietary fiber and is a naturally gluten-free superfood.
Maintains blood sugar levels
This flour proves to have a lower glycemic index compared to wheat flour which helps in controlling blood sugar levels.
Maintains menstrual health
This flour is rich in calcium that is highly recommended for women as it helps in reducing severe PMS symptoms.
How to use
In your bakes
Using it to bake cakes, cookies, pancakes, brownies & more
In your batters
Blend it into dosa or idli batters
In your flour
By adding them to your regular flour: substitute 1/4th of the flour mentioned in a recipe with teff flour
FAQ's
1. Is quinoa a Superfood?
Yes, Quinoa is a Superfood. It is a plant-based source of protein. Packed with iron and potassium, and its protein-content is comparatively higher than other whole grains. Half a cup of quinoa is said to have about 14 grams of protein and 6 grams of dietary fiber. Thus, it is considered naturally gluten-free.
2. Is Quinoa good for losing weight?
Quinoa holds good in terms of high dietary-fiber intake which tends to be a filling consumption and facilitates better digestion. Thus, increasing the metabolism rate with low calorific value, it is the right Superfood to consume for losing weight. It's not only easy to digest but also gluten-free.
3. How to use Quinoa Flour?
Quinoa flour is an excellent choice if you're looking to add a unique twist to your standard rotis, baked goods, and pan -fried favourites like breads, pancakes and waffles. You can substitute quinoa flour for half of the all purpose flour in many recipes, or completely replace wheat flour in cake and cookie recipes, it impact its unique nutty and earthy flavour to your favourite baked goods and pairs well with fruits & nuts, spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and coriander, as well as herbs like rosemary.