Cooking Grains: Whole-Grain Benefits & Preparation Tips

Whole grains like farro, quinoa, and oats are essential complex carbs for a healthy diet. Learn how to cook red quinoa, the benefits of steel-cut oats for digestion, and the nutritional differences between buckwheat and traditional wheat.

Red Quinoa Nutritional Benefits

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Kara McEvoy

Red quinoa, originally a staple of the Incas, has the highest protein content of all grains. Quinoa has a delicate flavor, crunchy texture and comes in many varieties including white, black and red. Red quinoa is also rich in essential minerals and vitamins and is gluten-free.