William Wallace, Defender of Scottish independence. Considering how small Scotland is, you may be a bit surprised to see how many historically significant roles have been played by famous Scots, but we're not! Apparently we're a very intelligent, resourceful, creative and dedicated group....hey've also been 'big' in the world of music, poetry, politics, sports, drama (the acting variety!) and much more. On this page you'll find a list of famous Scottish people in history, politics, and music/literature.
One cup of cooked quinoa (185 grams) provides 15% of the recommended daily intake of iron, and 5 grams of fiber, which is 21% the recommended amount. Quinoa is also an excellent source of magnesium, with 118 mg per cup, cooked.
All photos. While we love quinoa as a tasty and versatile protein source, many dieters mistakenly believe it's a much lower-calorie alternative to rice. In reality, one cup of cooked quinoa has 222 calories, putting it on par with brown rice (which has around 218 calories per cup). Enjoy it in your favorite healthy dish, just be sure to portion it out like you would rice or pasta (1/2 cup or about the size of your fist).