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Superfood is the term given to foods that, alone, concentrate large portions of protective substances, thus having high nutritional value and bringing several health benefits to those who consume them, in the midst of a regularly balanced diet.
What you don’t know is that some of these foods are even more beneficial and rich in protein than meat. To help you, we selected three of these types: quinoa, soy and chia. Each one represents a way of helping with the diet in a fundamental way.
Starting with quinoa, which brings together minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, in a bone-friendly combination. But the highlight is the protein content and high biological value. Soy, on the other hand, helps to balance cholesterol levels. There are several famous derivatives, such as the diet favorite: tofu.
Last but not least, chia has been successful for storing several nutrients, especially omega-3, a type of fat with anti-inflammatory action. Furthermore, it is rich in fiber, proteins, fatty acids, antioxidants and several vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Want to know more? See this complete article from Estadão.
Chia is rich in fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and several vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Photo: Pixabay
Revenues
To help you choose the best recipes from Paladar, we chose three different ways to use the superfoods mentioned above: chia, soy and quinoa: Quinoa salad, Soy paste stew, Kale, pineapple, chia, ginger and mint green juice .
Quinoa salad
Delicious quinoa salad. Photo: Renata Kerkmeester
This dish is perfect for you looking for vegan recipe ideas. With an easy and objective preparation method, you can extract the best benefits from quinoa. Want to know more? See the full recipe available here.
Soybean paste stew
Delicious Doenjangjjigae. Photo: Regina Hwang
This other recipe, known as Doenjangjjigae, is a stew made from tofu, pork, seafood, zucchini and other ingredients, seasoned with soy paste. This dish is super popular in Korea, just as “rice and beans” is ubiquitous in Brazilian homes. Find out more at this link.
Kale, pineapple, chia, ginger and mint green juice
Learn how to make pineapple juice with kale, chia, ginger and mint Photo: Vitória Magalhães | Anhembi Morumbi
Finally, how about a really complete suction? In this recipe, you will have kale, pineapple, ginger, mint and, of course, chia. If you want something beneficial for your health and also refreshing, it is the perfect option. Check out more at this link.