Quinoa: a vegetable protein supplement for practitioners of physical activity
Abstract
Introduction: The incorporatingofhealthy eating habits is a major concern worldwide. It is known that, to be healthy, one must consider not only the feeding of an individual, but also other habits such as regular practice of physical activities. However, some eating precautions must be taken into consideration so that health is not impaired. The inclusion of certain cereals as a food supplement is a viable strategy to avoid any lack of nutrients such as essential amino acids. The quinoa, for example, is a cereal composed of proteins that may benefit health and sports. Objective: The objective of this study is analyze the amino acid profile of quinoa and check the possibility of being consumed by individuals engaged in physical activities. Literature review: In assessing the nutritional composition of quinoa, we could verify that it is a food that includes all the essential amino acids, with no limitingamino acids such as lysine and tryptophan, unlike other cereals. In addition, it is highly digestible in comparison to other vegetable and animal food. Conclusion: Quinoa is a food that can promote health and athletic performance of individuals due to itscontent of amino acids and its high bioavailability. It is recommended the realization of practical studies with the cereal to sportsmen for better evaluation of its nutritional benefits.
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