•Quinoa is packed with protein - typically 5x as much protein as rice.
•It's a "complete protein" containing all essential amino acids.
•High in fibre.
•High in minerals including iron, calcium and potassium.
•Quinoa also has a low glycemic index - meaning that it releases its energy slowly throughout the day, keeping you fuller for longer.
•Quinoa is much better than rice in all of the above respects. Can be used as an alternative to rice.