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title: "Quinoa"
url: "https://www.greenpharm.sk/en/glossary/quinoa/"
type: "glossary"
published: "2023-08-24T13:09:47+02:00"
modified: "2024-08-12T20:19:09+02:00"
author: "Diana Vargová"
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**Quinoa **is a pseudo-cereal that belongs to superfoods. It contains B vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is also a source of fibre, complex carbohydrates and protein. Its health effects are as follows:

1. maintaining a stable blood sugar level
2. constipation prevention
3. possible help in lowering cholesterol