Forty-carat Quinoa  July 19, 2000|By Bob Condor, Tribune Staff
Writer.  Whole grains that reign  High-powered, high-protein
packages fuel athletes' diets  Active people might know that
grains deliver high-quality carbohydrates, but more of them are
avoiding the food group anyway.  "It's as if grains are the bad
boys of sports nutrition," says Jackie Berning, a dietitian who
consults with the Denver Broncos, the Cleveland Indians and the
U.S. Olympic swim team. "Unfortunately, even top athletes hear
the consumer message about eating more protein and fewer carbos.
I am always pushing for more whole grains in their diets."  But
getting enough high-quality protein need not come at the expense
of carbohydrates. Whole grains can provide both, along with such
nutrients as fiber, potassium, magnesium, chromium and manganese
that are valuable for disease prevention and athletic
performance.  Some grains are equal to any protein count you
might get from red meat or eggs, but without the saturated fats.
For example, a c