Amaranth

Description

Health Benefits:

Amaranth is a gluten-free, high protein and full of calcium, magnesium, iron along with a good source of vitamin B2, B3, B5, B6 and folic acid.

• Just 1 cup of amaranth provides 60% of an adult’s requirement of protein.
• Fiber content of amaranth is 25% higher than whole wheat and amaranth is gluten-free
• Contains twice as much magnesium and calcium as milk
• Excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals.
• Helps lower cholesterol and provides so many other health benefits.

Amaranth also tends to be less allergenic compared to the other grains.

There are so many different ways to cook and eat amaranth. This recipe shows how to make amaranth porridge. You can also puff amaranth into cereal. I’ve also seen amaranth flour which is a great gluten-free alternative.