Comment: Amino acids

THe bad news is, the people in S America who have used quinoa as a staple for generations can hardy afford it now... but the good news is that if you are looking for a natural way to get those amino acids, quinoa has you nearly 100% covered - 11 of 12.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/list-amino-acids-grain-quino...
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Amino Acids in Quinoa

A serving of quinoa contains the following amino acids: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, cysteine, methionine, threonine, histidine, tryptophan and valine. The precise amounts of these amino acids will vary slightly based on cultivation conditions, however, a serving of quinoa will always contain significant amounts of each. In addition to protein, quinoa contains starchy carbohydrates, dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Quinoa is also gluten-free."

I was vegetarian for nearly a decade, and I have been much healthier since going to free-range, organic meat in my diet. TO each his own.
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