You can definitely have loads of quinoa protein every single day because the "mother of all grains" is so versatile that you can serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
If you're a vegan, this is probably the most amazing thing you ever heard today.
It's not very uncommon for us to hear vegans complain about the protein-content of their diet.
Everyone needs protein because it helps build and repair body tissues.
The tiny grain-like seeds of quinoa are tremendously rich in protein.
It would surprise you if I say that a cup of quinoa contains 24 grams of complete protein.
Yes you read it right- complete protein! It's one of the few foods that contain all 9 essential amino acids including lysine.
24 grams is 48% of the daily recommended value both for adults and children under 4 years.
Yes that's more than the protein you get from 3 large hard-boiled eggs, hamburger and 10 pieces of McDonald's chicken nuggets.
You're getting the goodness of quinoa protein and at the same time you are assured that you don't load up on fats.
Quinoa has more protein than other grains.
Compared to rice which has 7.
5%, 9.
9% for millet and 14% for wheat, quinoa has 16.
2 %.
In fact, some varieties of quinoa can contain as much as 20%.
Aside from quinoa protein, you also get loads of nutrients to give you energy throughout the day.
It contains more iron than any other grain and it has high amounts of potassium, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, zinc and folacin.