Weight loss is a journey that often requires a balance between nutritious meals and regular exercise. If you are looking for a healthy and tasty food to shed extra pounds, try quinoa. It offers a blend of protein, fibre, and essential nutrients. Quinoa, originating from South America, has gained immense popularity due to its health benefits and versatility in the kitchen. Key Health Benefits of Quinoa Quinoa is a superfood. It offers a range of benefits that make it a desirable addition to any diet. Here are some of its key advantages: - High in protein, aiding in muscle development and repair- Rich in fibre, promoting a feeling of fullness and aiding in digestion- Low glycemic index, making it suitable for diabetics- Packed with essential vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium, and B vitamins. This nutritous grain can be a game-changer in losing weight in a healthy way.  Read more: 7 Healthy, Delicious Egg Recipes for Breakfast 10 Tasty Quinoa Recipes for Losing Weight Quinoa Bowls Ingredients  1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed), 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup fruit (like blueberries), 1/4 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped), and 1 banana (sliced). Instructions First, add quinoa and water to a saucepan. Sprinkle some salt and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, covered. Once most of the water is absorbed, fluff it up with a fork.  Then, add milk and honey and give it a good stir. Divide the delicious mixture into two bowls. Finish off by garnishing with almond milk, fruits, banana slices, and nuts. Time to savour! Read more: Top Traditional Bangladeshi Foods You Must Try Quinoa with Vegetables Ingredients  125 grams white quinoa, 1/2 medium zucchini (diced), 1/2 green bell pepper (diced), 1/2 green and yellow chilli (chopped), 2 apricots (optional, diced), 250 ml vegetable stock, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 spring onion stalk, 100 grams rajma (shelled), 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a few sage leaves, and a few rosemary leaves.

One of the world's most popular health foods that have its roots in South America, quinoa is now being grown in Bangladesh for the domestic market. High in protein, dietary fiber, and amino acids, quinoa is often referred to as the mother of all grains. It is basically a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. Its cultivation has already spread to 70 countries, including the US. Also read: Provide digital cards to farmers: Speakers And in Bangladesh too, after five years of research at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, the cultivation of the rainfed crop has begun in isolated pockets in the districts of Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, and Patuakhali. However, its farming is still at a nascent stage. "Following my application, the Ministry of Agriculture approved the cultivation of quinoa in Bangladesh in September 2020,” Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University's agronomy Prof Parimal Kanti Biswas told UNB. "After five years of research, I have started cultivating quinoa at the field level. The results are expected," he added. Read Manirampur farmers making money by broccoli farming