Kirkland Signature Organic Quinoa 2.04kg

Quinoa is a whole grain that is rapidly growing in popularity due to its many health benefits.

Although people can cook and eat quinoa seeds in a similar way to most grains, the quinoa plant itself is more similar to beetroots and spinach. People can eat both the seeds and leaves of this versatile, nutritious plant.

Farmers cultivate over 120 different types of quinoa. However, the most common versions available in grocery stores are white, red, and black quinoa.

In this article, we explain the evidence-based health benefits of quinoa. We also look at the nutritional content of quinoa and how to add it to the diet.
A plant-based source of protein
Quinoa is a good source of protein for people following a plant-based diet.

People following a plant-based diet need to find nonanimal sources of protein to ensure they are getting enough.

One cup of cooked quinoa weighing 185 grams (g) provides 8.14 g of protein.