Some of the antioxidants in quinoa, such as quercetin, u003ca href=u0022https://www.dovepress.com/modulation-of-chronic-inflammation-by-quercetin-the-beneficial-effects-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JIRu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003ehave been shownu003c/au003e to fight inflammation. This could help prevent and manage certain chronic diseases. Quinoa also contains a higher amount of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats when compared to other grains.