THE AMARANTH

Organic Amaranth Grain dates back hundreds of years to the Aztecs in Mexico. It offers an unusually high quality protein and is high quality protein and is high in fiber. Amaranth Grain has a nutty flavor and can be combined with wheat flour in breads, pasta, pancakes and other recipes.

One cup of cooked amaranth, which has 251 calories, contains 4 grams of fat and no cholesterol. Of the 46 grams of carbohydrates in a cup of amaranth, 5 grams are made up of fiber. Amaranth is considered a whole grain. It is low in sodium, having only 15 milligrams per cup, 1 percent of the recommended daily value.

Amaranth is highly vitamin-rich and is a good source of vitamins A, B6, K and C, a well as folate and riboflavin. Amaranth includes numerous minerals. It is a terrific source of manganese and also iron, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

Amaranth contains large amounts of protein, up to 30% more than wheat flour, rice and oats. It also contains no gluten, a protein that can be found in many true grains. Some people are allergic to this protein and their bodies are unable to digest it. 

Dietary fiber and essential amino acids, including lysine, which has clinically shown potential for cancer treatment, are prominent in amaranth. It also contains relatively low cholesterol levels.

The oils in amaranth have been proven to assist in the prevention and treatment of hypertension and heart disease. Regular consumption of amaranth can help to reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. Amaranth has also been said to help boost the immune system.