Quinoa
It tastes mildly better than sand, but quinoa is a powerful super-food that benefits anyone who begins to use it as their go-to side dish.
While quinoa can play the role normally reserved for grains in a meal, it is actually a seed and comes with a host of benefits. Its a source of protein, with 8 grams of protein per cup, which is basically like free protein since you don’t normally expect that from your grains or side dishes.
For athletes eating this seed in place of grains is really beneficial for building lean muscle and recovery after workouts, as quinoa contains all 9 of the essential amino acids that aid in both.
