Health Benefits of Amaranth: A Nutritious Ancient Grain
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Amaranth is a small ancient grain, slightly larger than a poppy seed
with a range of antioxidants and phytonutrients that fight disease.
Gluten-free with a nutty flavor, it is a good source of protein & dietary fiber.
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½ cup cooked amaranth provides:
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126 Calories
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5 gm protein
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3 gm fiber
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2 gm fat
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No cholesterol
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Amaranth is a grain with high-quality protein,
containing all 9 essential amino acids.
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This tiny grain is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
that reduce risk for heart disease, diabetes,
cancer and autoimmune disease.
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Amaranth is high in dietary fiber that stimulates bowels,
lowers cholesterol and improve gut health. It has a low glycemic index
making it a good choice for those with diabetes.
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Amaranth is high in manganese which helps lower blood sugars
and may prevent kidney disease.
Manganese is also important for healthy bones and immunity.
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Amaranth is unique because it not only contains iron
but also has vitamin C which helps us to absorb iron.
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Use amaranth as a morning porridge, in soups,
popped in salads or ground into flour for gluten-free baking.
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For recipes go to any of these 3 websites
www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
www.coosheadfood.coop
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/healthy-families-communities
Amaranth is a small ancient grain rich in antioxidants, high-quality protein, and dietary fiber. Consuming amaranth may help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. It is gluten-free and a good source of essential amino acids, manganese, and vitamin C, making it a versatile and healthy addition to your diet.
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Benefits of consuming Amaranth Amaranth is a small ancient grain, slightly larger than a poppy seed with a range of antioxidants and phytonutrients that fight disease. Gluten-free with a nutty flavor, it is a good source of protein & dietary fiber. For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
Benefits of consuming Amaranth cup cooked amaranth provides: 126 Calories 5 gm protein 2 gm fat No cholesterol 3 gm fiber For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
Benefits of consuming Amaranth Amaranth is a grain with high-quality protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids. For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
Benefits of consuming Amaranth This tiny grain is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and autoimmune disease. For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
Benefits of consuming Amaranth Amaranth is high in dietary fiber that stimulates bowels, lowers cholesterol and improve gut health. It has a low glycemic index making it a good choice for those with diabetes. For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
Benefits of consuming Amaranth Amaranth is high in manganese which helps lower blood sugars and may prevent kidney disease. Manganese is also important for healthy bones and immunity. For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
Benefits of consuming Amaranth Amaranth is unique because it not only contains iron but also has vitamin C which helps us to absorb iron. For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
Benefits of consuming Amaranth Use amaranth as a morning porridge, in soups, popped in salads or ground into flour for gluten-free baking. For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
Benefits of consuming Amaranth For recipes go to any of these 3 websites www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative www.coosheadfood.coop https://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/healthy-families-communities For more information, visit our website: www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative
