Comments on: Why Do They Call You Supergrain?

By: elise

elise — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:03:33 +0000

boo. sorry the quinoa flakes didnt meet the HEAB standard. maybe the nutritionals dont preserve when the quinoa is smashed into flake form? hmmmm.

enjoy your last bit of vacay

By: Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)

Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:08:45 +0000

Funny you should question the protein content of quinoa vs. oats/oat bran. That very topic came up on a food allery yahoogroup I’m on and no one there can figure out what quinoa gets such high marks for all the protein it has when really, compared to oat bran, it’s actually less. Go figure.

Well, I guess I’m a day late and a dollar short, but I honored and tagged you with the Honest Scrap Award as well on my blog. Looks like someone already beat me to the punch. Hey, you’re well loved

Averie

By: Marissa

Marissa — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:30:38 +0000

I am a huge fan of the quinoa. I don’t do the oats…

Quinoa (not the flakes) have 6 grams of protein per 1/4 cup. Flakes are different of course, and are more processed (though I still want to try them).

They are a complete protein, so for those who don’t eat meat that is sort of important if you aren’t getting proper nutrition. Ultimately if you are eating a variety of foods a “complete” protein really isn’t necessary in one food or even one meal though. Needing a “complete” protein is sort of a vegetarian myth.

Here’s why I love quinoa. It isn’t a grain. It is actually a seed (buckwheat is also not a grain). I can eat it like rice or oatmeal and it won’t screw with my body. It is more nutritionally dense calorically than grains yet it acts like a grain when cooked.

It also has a lot of iron, which is beneficial for vegetarians and those in need of iron.

so yes I am a huge fan of the quinoa!

By: Ozlen

Ozlen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:44:31 +0000

Dunno. I bought the same box and thought to myself the same thing when I got home. The downside of shopping with 3 kiddies, get it in the cart ASAP and get out the store mentality… I wish I had the receipt I would return it as oat bran clearly is a better choice. But somehow I will eat this.

have you tried sprouted chia seeds?? Or Chia bran?? got it from Shiloh farms and have been consuming it.

And love the ABU!! Thanks.

By: KL

KL — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:58:11 +0000

I thought I read somewhere that Quinoa was a “complete” protein. Menaing it has all of the amino acids.

By: livingfreeforever

livingfreeforever — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:50:28 +0000

I used to eat those flakes EVERY morning and liked them okay. I would put agave in them but now that I am not using any sweeteners, I don’t think I could eat them. They have a very strange taste for sure. I used to always wonder the same thing about the protein according to what is on the side of the box.

By: WholeBodyLove

WholeBodyLove — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:54:53 +0000

I do like regular quinoa but I haven’t tried the flakes. Now I have a heads up.

By: yogiclarebear

yogiclarebear — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:55:31 +0000

i didn’t like quinoa either. it tasted like a strage bowl of chicken flavored hot cereal. :-/

By: fartygirl

fartygirl — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:43:26 +0000

I think you are right about quinoa being a complete protein. That’s what I always thought… while also being completely vexed as to why people make such a big deal about it. It’s tasty drenched in soy butter with salt and pepper (the few bad things that I let myself eat), but that’s about it. I wanted to try this cereal forever, but didn’t because of the price. Now I don’t feel like I’m missing anything! Thanks! <3

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:52:54 +0000

Interesting about oat bran vs. quinoa. I always thought too that it was the highest protein grain and keep hearing the term “complete” protein tossed around although honestly I don’t completely know what that means. I love quinoa, but not as a breakfasty or sweet type food, more for salads or tabbouleh , etc.

Save travels and keep enjoying!