Amaranth 500g

Amaranth is a vegetable that is no longer too strange to most people. It is not only used in traditional remedies but also an extremely nutritious dish for health.

1. What is amaranth?

&Nbsp;

Amaranth originates from Mexico and Central America. It is a group of more than 60 different cereal species and has been commonly cultivated for about 8000 years in many civilizations around the world, such as Maya, Inca and Aztec.

Amaranth is classified by researchers as pseudocereal, to be precise, it is not a cereal grain like oats or wheat, but it has the same set of nutrients and is used in similar ways.

In summer, amaranth blooms extremely bright crimson flowers, however, the flowers are not the main attraction of this plant, but the seeds. After harvesting, amaranth seeds will be used like other grains, such as oats and rice. This natural nut contains many essential nutrients for health, including protein, fiber, antioxidants and some other micronutrients.

Amaranth usually has a pleasant sweet aroma and can be used flexibly to process into a variety of nutritious dishes. This is also the reason why this vegetable is becoming more and more popular in many parts of the world, including Vietnam.

2. Nutritional composition of amaranth

&Nbsp;

As mentioned above, amaranth is actually an ancient cereal rich in nutrients, including protein, fiber and other important minerals such as: magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and iron.

In a cup of cooked amaranth (about 246 grams) usually provides the following nutrients:

• Calories: 251
• Carbs: 46 grams
• Protin: 9.3 grams
• Fat: 5.2 grams
• Magnesium: 40% RDI
• Manganese: 105% RDI
• Iron: 29% RDI
• Phosphorus: 36% RDI
• Selenium: 19% RDI
• Coin: 18% RDI

In addition, amaranth also contains a large amount of manganese, which is a trace mineral that is especially important for brain function and has the effect of preventing some neurological conditions. Besides, the abundance of magnesium in amaranth is also essential for nearly 300 reactions in the body, including muscle contraction and DNA synthesis. Moreover, this vegetable is also rich in phosphorus and iron, which are all indispensable minerals for bone health and the body’s blood production process.