It’s NASA’s favorite superfood for losing weight, gaining muscle and improving your health.

Superfoods are called those which, compared to processed foods, They are full of nutrients, vitamins and minerals s. And add them to our diet This can bring us great benefits, such as promoting weight loss, reducing sugar levels and strengthening our muscles.

This will make us stronger to maintain daily health, but also to age healthily.

For that, there JAR —which constantly prepares an extraordinary team for its space missions— chose one of his favorite foods: quinoa .

Fiber, protein, vitamins B, C and E, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and amino acids are the components of quinoa, a seed classified among cereals and which is the favorite “superfood” of NASA, but also of many health professionals.

“It was NASA that catapulted this little-known cereal with an exceptional composition where proteins, lipids and carbohydrates are balanced. “Its destination was cultivation for long-term space travel.” began to explain the nutritionist Salena Sainz to the Spanish media 20minutos.

He also added thate “its main benefit comes from the fact that most of its calories are offered in the form of complex carbohydrates. Additionally, this superfood also provides around 16 grams of protein per 100 grams, making it a high protein food. »

In addition to that, It plays an important role in preventing bone decalcification, prevents cell DNA damage, and improves cerebrovascular development and the nervous system.

“It stands out for its low fat content making it the perfect choice in guidelines where calorie control is necessary, but without forgetting an intake of healthy fatty acids,” indicated the specialist.

However, to improve its properties, must be accompanied by a Balanced diet (such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and proteins) and constant exercise.