Quinoa, like rice, is naturally gluten-free, making it a great option for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, according to Valerie Agyeman, R.D.N., a women’s health dietitian and ...
Unlike brown rice, quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids, "meaning amino acids that we have to obtain from our diet and that we cannot make ourselves," Gentile continues. Because it ...
Grains like quinoa and millet are higher carbohydrate foods and may not fit in a keto diet. For example, a 1/2-cup (93-g) serving of cooked quinoa packs 20 g of carbs, while a 50-g serving of ...