Is Quinoa Keto Friendly? – Dr.Berg

Quinoa is advertised as being healthy, but is it really? And is quinoa keto-friendly in the first place? Check this out!

STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22760575

0:00 Introduction: Is quinoa keto-friendly?
0:10 What is quinoa?
0:30 Is quinoa gluten-free?
0:45 Can I have quinoa on keto?

Let’s talk about quinoa. Quinoa is a seed from a tall leafy plant, and it’s a little different from other cereal grains. It’s kind of a pseudo-cereal grain.

Quinoa is 53 on the glycemic index, which is pretty low. However, it can still spike your blood sugar.

Quinoa is gluten-free, but it’s usually processed alongside wheat and could be exposed to gluten. Quinoa also has a similar compound to gluten, which can create an inflammatory reaction in the gut.

Many people say that when they consume quinoa, it has a similar effect on them as grains and flour products and bumps them out of ketosis. This is because it still spikes your blood sugar.

Overall, no quinoa is not keto-friendly and isn’t good to consume on the ketogenic diet.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain why quinoa is not keto-friendly. I’ll see you in the next video.