It's not just Gwyneth Paltrow who's waving the flag for quinoa. This week a study by Harvard Public School of Health found that this foodie favourite reduces the risk of premature death by 17% as well as being a great source of protein.
The extensive 14-year study of 367,000 people who ate the equivalent of a small bowl of quinoa every day (to be exact 34g for every 1000 calories of food), found that they had lower than average incidences of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. However, participants were eating considerably more than the sprinkling that you might add to your lunchtime salad - time to up your Ocado order.
If quinoa doesn't do it for your taste-buds, other whole grains such as porridge oats show similar benefits. But don't consider this the green light to go carb-crazy: refined 'white' carbs such as white bread and rice, don't have the same health benefits because the goodies within the grains have been broken down by processing.
The news is certainly going to add to already spiking quinoa sales. However, quinoa's new-found fame isn't without consequence. Demand for the grain, which is native to Peru and a traditional staple of the Peruvian diet, has pushed prices up meaning that the very Peruvians who first discovered it can't afford to eat it anymore. The short answer to a complicated problem? Support Peruvian communities by buying fair trade, organic quinoa.
Find more of our favourite health superfoods in the gallery below...
Best Superfoods For Beauty
1 of 5Twinings Jasmine Green Tea, £1.69
Other than being a natural energy boost, green tea can help speed up your metabolism as well as providing an antioxidant hit. Plus, what's more comforting than a nice cup of tea?
2 of 5Naturya Lucuma Powder, £9.99
Bothered by skin ageing? This one's for you. Jammed full of antioxidants and a great anti-inflammatory, this gluten free powder can be added to any sweet dishes to help repair the skin. Get glowing!
3 of 5Vita Coco Coconut Oil, £10.00, www.thisisbeautymart.com
The list of supermodels who love coconut oil is too long to count, but basically, it can remove makeup and plaque from your teeth, moisturise skin and hair and is a lower fat alternative to cooking with butter or other oils.
4 of 5Blueberries
Delicious, readily-available and great for skin health, blueberries are an easy superfood to add into the mix. With antioxidants and Vitamin K to offer, some claim blueberries can even help prevent heart disease. Oh, and did we mention they're yummy?
5 of 5The Chia Co. Chia Seeds, £4.95
Full of fibre and protein, these seeds are also rich in Omegas which help build healthy hair and nails. Enjoy sprinkled over sweet and savoury dishes, or make into a yummy pudding by soaking in almond milk overnight.