6 Reasons You Should Add Amaranth To Your Diet
Shireen Jamooji
1. Nutrients
Amaranth can provide a huge amount of nutrients and vitamins in every serving. Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Phosphorus are all prevalent in this plant. It also helps restore muscle tissue and maintain collagen.
2. Naturally Gluten-Free
As it’s naturally gluten-free, Amaranth flour is a huge boon to people with gluten intolerance or Celiac disease as it offers an accessible alternative.
3. High in Protein
One of the richest sources of plant protein in the world, Amaranth protein is easily absorbed into the body and provides all the essential amino acids we need for healthy functioning.
4. Antioxidant-Rich
Amaranth is rich in antioxidants, including gallic acid, phenolic acids and vanillic acid. Antioxidants help fight free radicals, which are damaging byproducts of normal cellular activity, helping to reduce everything from signs of ageing to heart disease.
5. Eases Inflammation
Whether it's through disease or chronic illnesses, inflammation can be difficult to treat. Amaranth helps slow down the body’s production of Immunoglobulin E which can help in reducing inflammation.
6. Lowers Cholesterol
There’s bad cholesterol (LDL) and good cholesterol (HDL), and Amaranth could help you reduce the first without lowering the second thereby improving heart health and liver function.
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