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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We all know it&amp;amp;#39;s healthy, but one question that comes up repeatedly is whether Quinoa can actually help with weight loss. Let&amp;amp;#39;s discuss.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Research Roundup&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Consuming quinoa can have an appetite-suppressing effect.\u00A0&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;One study found that eating quinoa is much &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16277791&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;more satiating&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; than consuming other whole grains and rice. The study found that eating quinoa helped people consume less found throughout the entire day.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Quinoa is rich in an antioxidant called quercetin. &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;This has been shown\u00A0to &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18555853&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;speed up metabolism&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and decrease the risk of obesity.\u00A0&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The high protein and fiber content make it extra filling.\u00A0&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Quinoa is high in protein and fiber, especially compared to other carb-based foods like white bread and pasta. Several studies have shown that &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/82/1/1.full&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;high-protein diets&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; are helpful for &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23107521&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;increased feelings of fullness&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and weight loss. And &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/120913p32.shtml&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot; rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot;&amp;gt;fiber&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; has also been found to have a satiating, appetite-suppressing effect.\u00A0&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Quinoa Is Unique&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Technically a seed, Quinoa is consumed like a grain. But unlike most foods in that category, it\u2019s full of complete protein. Plus, it\u2019s super versatile. It can be used in anything from a salad to a stir-fry to a breakfast dish.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The studies surrounding quinoa as a weight-loss tool aren\u2019t conclusive. It\u2019s certainly not a magical fat-burning food. But compared to other starches, quinoa is relatively high in fiber and protein, which are great for regulating appetite and preventing overeating.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For those reasons, I\u2019m definitely a fan of &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/quinoa-andean-superfood-2506877&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;quinoa&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. But while it\u00A0&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;can\u00A0&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;be good for weight loss, it\u2019s definitely not a \u201Cfree\u201D food. A 1/4-cup serving of dry quinoa (3/4 cup cooked) has about 170 calories. If you\u2019re looking to lose weight, stick to one serving. Don\u2019t overdo it!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;How to Cook Quinoa&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It\u2019s easier than it looks! It cooks like rice, but quicker. To keep portion control in check, either cook 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa at a time\u00A0or cook a big pot of it and immediately portion it out into 3/4-cup servings. Here&amp;amp;#39;s how to make a single serving:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;First, thoroughly rinse the dry quinoa seeds. That will get rid of the slightly bitter flavor and remove any inedible particles.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Second, in a small nonstick pan, bring 1/2\u00A0cup water and 1/4 cup rinsed quinoa to a boil. Cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until the water is absorbed.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Once you\u2019ve cooked up your quinoa, you have a versatile base. You can use it in savory dishes or sweet treats and it\u2019s also perfect as a simple side dish.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;A Healthy Recipe to Try&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.hungry-girl.com/weekly-recipes/show/natural-recipes-with-5-ingredients?utm_source&amp;amp;#61;about.com&amp;amp;amp;utm_medium&amp;amp;#61;article&amp;amp;amp;utm_term&amp;amp;#61;Is-Quinoa-Good-for-Weight-Loss&amp;amp;amp;utm_campaign&amp;amp;#61;about.com&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Veggie-Quinoa Teriyaki Stir-Fry&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;: This might be the perfect vegetarian meal. It has a rich teriyaki flavor and plenty of protein and fiber to keep you full. Enjoy!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;For more tips \u2019n tricks, plus guilt-free recipes, food finds, and more,\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.hungry-girl.com/subscribe?utm_source&amp;amp;#61;about.com&amp;amp;amp;utm_medium&amp;amp;#61;article&amp;amp;amp;utm_term&amp;amp;#61;Is-Quinoa-Good-for-Weight-Loss&amp;amp;amp;utm_campaign&amp;amp;#61;about.com&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;sign up for free daily emails&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0at Hungry Girl!&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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