Superfood Saturday: Amaranth
I’ve been researching lesser known (at least to me!) grains lately… today’s superfood spotlight is on amaranth, which is a gluten-free grain. It was a major food crop of the Aztecs and is estimated to be 6,000 years old!
Top Amaranth Benefits:
~ High in protein
~ Reduces inflammation
~ Bone Health
~ Lowers cholesterol
~ Aids digestive system
~ Fights Diabetes
~ Aids weight loss
Amaranth has a nutty and toasted flavor, so it works well in many dishes. My favorite way to eat is in place of oatmeal in the morning! Here are a few ideas about how to include amaranth into your everyday diet:
• Mix amaranth with fruit and nuts instead of simply using oats.
• Serve amaranth instead of rice, pasta, orzo, couscous or risotto.
• Add amaranth to soup or chili to create a thicker texture.
AND Amaranth is in my superfood shake that I drink daily to stay healthy. It’s so interesting to learn about all these new superfoods, right?
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