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Considered a complete protein because it provides all nine essential amino acids, quinoa is a heart healthy side dish. Serve this widely available grain warm or cold, in place of rice or pasta. Each serving of quinoa offers 5 grams of fiber, plus zinc, iron, vitamin E, and selenium. No wonder the United Nations anointed it a “Super Crop.”

Source: WebMD, NPR.