This is an historic day.The FDA approved Harvoni, a drug for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with high cure rates and mild side effects. Understandably, patients are anxious to get started on treatment. However, there are things you need to know about Harvoni before you can start.
Eating quinoa every day can help you live longer. Starting the day with a bowl of porridge or chowing down on a portion of quinoa for lunch, can actually increase your life expectancy. In fact, the Harvard Public School of Health's research found that all whole grains can help you live longer.
Quinoa is one of the only plant foods that's a complete protein. This means that it has all the essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. A 1-cup serving of boiled quinoa packs 8.44 grams of heart-healthy plant protein, more than wheat, rice, rye, corn, barley and many other grains. That same size serving contains only 222 calories and provides 5.2 grams of dietary fiber. Because cholesterol is found only in animal foods, quinoa and other grains are cholesterol-free.