Quinoa is the best food for astronauts

I was recently surprised to find out that quinoa is recommended for astronauts on long space flights. I found this out by watching a TV show that was looking for the best foods you can eat. One of the guests was a former astronaut and there was a list of the top ten foods. Number one on the list was quinoa.

In addition to being eaten by our space travelers, it is now part of NASA’s food program for crops in space. As part of this elite group of superfoods, quinoa is finally getting the recognition it deserves. NASA is investigating which foods we have here on earth will be the most beneficial in terms of how easy it is to grow. They also need all the foods in the research program to be highly nutritious.

There is no time to waste on plants and foods that do not provide vitamins and minerals. So I was very pleased to find out that quinoa has become this elite food group. It gives a higher profile to a seed that everyone should eat as part of their daily food intake.

Why Quinoa Works in Space

There are several reasons that make quinoa a good food for astronauts. The first, quite mundane, is that it is easily stored. You don’t need a fridge. You don’t even need an airtight container for durations of up to a month. It is very easy to store and take out the amount you need when you need it. Because it is a complete protein, it is much better than trying to eat meat or meat substitutes in space. It contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it the only seed or grain that is a complete protein.

Another reason for its suitability in space is because it is a complex carbohydrate. Without being too technical, this means that all the goodness of vitamins and minerals are released into your body and bloodstream slowly over time. So that you do not have to eat so often and are not so hungry.

Quinoa basically gives you the feeling of being well fed for a long period of time. Slow-release carbs also mean you don’t get a sugar rush that can lead to food cravings. It must be bad enough to have a food craving in space. Where could you go to find something to fix your craving?

If quinoa is that good for astronauts, you owe it to yourself to find out more about it and learn how it can revolutionize your diet and eating habits.