quinoa

onslaught360
onslaught360 Posts: 1
in Food and Nutrition
I was wondering is Quinoa a complex carb, and is it better then brown rice to build muscle mass, becuase I am 5'7 145lbs 36 year old male who is underweight for my medium frame, and how many calories I need to gain healthy weight, my calories on myfitnesspal says I need 2590 calories per day to gain, but I think 2590 calories is to low ?

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  • lcuconley
    lcuconley Posts: 734 Member
    Yes, it's a complex carb. I think it's better than brown rice bcse it's higher in protein. Have you calcd how many cals you burn every day? I agree that 2600 sounds low. I we shoot for 300-500 for gaining.
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    It is a good source of protein which is good for muscle growth, so is cous cous.
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    Yes it's better because of the protein.
  • 13suzie
    13suzie Posts: 349 Member
    It's a superfood! You can enjoy it like a carb but it has real benefits across the board. I make big pots of soup and add quinoa--it's a great addition to split pea soup!

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