Is Quinoa refined or complex carbohydrate?

Refined carbohydrates are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing risky spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Most common chronic diseases of Western Civilization have been tied to these types of (deliciously addictive) carbohydrates, therefore it is wise to keep them to a minimum. read more

Chemically, it’s a complex carbohydrate, and it also has a mid-low glycemic index. However, being a grain it has a high glycemic load. It is easy to overdo with doses. read more

One of the best nutritional benefits of quinoa is that it is a complex carbohydrate. Don’t go yet I will explain what this means. There are 2 types of carbohydrates , Simple Carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. The simple carbs include many of the processed and refined foods that we find on our supermarket shelves. read more