Quinoa’s a Carb, But Can It Help With Weight Loss?

We know that it's healthy. But there are a lot of foods that contain plenty of nutrients – like milk, grapes, and granola – that you might want to limit if your goal is to shed fat. Quinoa is healthy. It contains a broad spectrum of nutrients like magnesium, calcium, and quercetin. But is it the right choice if your goal is weight loss?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy We know that it’s healthy. But there are a lot of foods that contain plenty of nutrients – like milk, grapes, and granola – that you might want to limit if your goal is to shed fat. Quinoa is healthy. It contains a broad spectrum of nutrients like magnesium, calcium, and quercetin. But is it the right choice if your goal is weight loss?  Nicholas English Editor, About.com Health CHILDHOOD NUTRITION 26 Delicious Gluten-Free Snacks for Kids   By Natalie Monson, RD Childhood Nutrition Expert READ NOW DIET ADVICE Quinoa's a Carb, But Can It Help With Weight Loss?   By Lisa Lillien, a.k.a. Hungry Girl Diet Advice Expert READ NOW NUTRITION 16 Healthy Whole Grains You Should Be Eating Instead of Wheat    By Shereen Lehman, MS Nutrition Expert READ NOW DIET ADVICE Do Whole Grains Speed Up Weight Loss?    By Lisa Lillien, a.k.a. Hungry Girl Diet Advice Expert READ NOW LOW CARB DIETS How to Find Healthy, Lower-Carb Bread   By Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Expert READ NOW Trending Now • How Your Gut Bacteria Could Treat Heart Disease • When to Be Concerned About Your Child's Cough • Are There Treatments for the Senior "Hunchback," Or Is It Too Late? • How to Lower Your Cholesterol With Scandinavian Food • Quiz: Could You Have a Brain Tumor? Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Living Healthy newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.