Times 10/24/1910
Amaranth is a plant of Andean origin that provides a lot of nutrients, is used both its leaves and grain. It is considered a pseudocereal because their properties are very similar to those of a cereal, but has marked differences which give this food a high protein, similar to those of cow's milk. Therefore it is said to be a "cereal hyperproteic."
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is a wonderful plant as it both leaves and seeds are highly nutritious which makes the most: the grain and the plant itself, as a vegetable or animal fodder. The leaves have more iron than spinach. High in fiber, vitamin A, C and iron, calcium and magnesium.
The seed is high in protein, vitamins and minerals that help to grow healthy and strong.
is a plant with a great future and that apart from its nutritional value also could be exploited in the manufacture of cosmetics, dyes and even biodegradable plastics.
Amaranth was one of the foods selected by NASA to feed astronauts. They need food to feed much, weighing little and are easily digested.
Benefits
Ideal in anemia and malnutrition it is a food rich in iron, protein, vitamins and minerals
Fights osteoporosis because it contains calcium and magnesium
contains proteins that can eradicate colon cancer
Good for memory, since the balance of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, it keeps the brain in good
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