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can i eat quinoa raw
Hi Bill, I was just about to prepare some quinoa for lunch but I am out of gas. Do you think it's safe for me to eat it raw?
Hi there, while I'm not a nutritionist, from what I know, quinoa is generally better cooked. It's hard for our bodies to digest it raw, and cooking helps to break it down.
That's interesting. I had no idea our bodies could struggle to digest raw quinoa. But doesn't quinoa retain more nutritional value when it's raw?
Actually, cooking quinoa doesn't necessarily reduce its nutritional value. Moreover, raw quinoa contains saponins, which are natural compounds that can be harmful if consumed in large amounts. Cooking helps to remove these.
That's insightful, Bill. I appreciate your input. So, to be on the safe side, I should always cook my quinoa first.
Yes, that seems to be the best advice. While this might be a bit off-topic, I've just arranged for a bridge game later today, would you like to join?
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