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1 Quinoa is 100% whole grain and is close to being a perfect food source in the balance of nutrition it provides. 2  Technically it's not a grain but the seed of a leafy plant related to spinach. 3  Quinoa is an excellent source of protein - 12% to 18%. Quinoa can be substituted for almost any other grain. 2  Quinoa has a nutty, smoky flavor and is less filling than other grains and pastas. 3  Quinoa has been one of the primary foods of the Inca Indians for more than 5,000 years.
Let's just all get that straight. 2. The part of the quinoa plant that we eat is the seed -- it's not a grain. It grows from a plant in the goosefoot family, which also produces edibles such as chard and spinach.So although we treat it like a grain, it is not in fact a grain.3.It's a complete protein -- meaning it contains all nine of the essential amino acids which cannot be made by the body and therefore must come from food. Quinoa is also naturally gluten-free, so it's perfect for healthy eaters.o although we treat it like a grain, it is not in fact a grain. 3. It's a complete protein -- meaning it contains all nine of the essential amino acids which cannot be made by the body and therefore must come from food. Quinoa is also naturally gluten-free, so it's perfect for healthy eaters.