20. Quinoa
Trumping brown rice as the ideal carbohydrate is quinoa, a small semi-flavorless grain. Mixed with vegetables and spices, however, it cleans up nicely, acting as a filler grain high in all the nutrients your body craves. Elisa Zied, MS, RD, author of “Feed Your Family Right” says, “It is an ancient grain, easy to make, high in protein (8 grams in 1 cup cooked), fiber (5 grams per cup) and a naturally good source of iron.”
