Friday, December 16, 2011

Quinoa??

Some people are still unsure what Quinoa is all about... Since we cook it like brown rice, quinoa is commonly considered a grain. However it is technically a protein-rich seed that is relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and swiss chard. Quinoa is also considered a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids needed for muscle growth and repair.

One cup of cooked Quinoa provides
220 calories
8g protein
39g carbohydrates


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