Amaranth is a grain that has been traditionally cultivated throughout South
Amaranth Health Uses and Health Benefits
Amaranth has numerous health benefits attributed to its nutritional content. Not only is amaranth high in protein, having over 9 grams per cup, but it also contains essential minerals like iron, manganese
Amaranth is also considered an anti-inflammatory food, meaning it can help reduce body-wide inflammation—the underlying cause of most chronic conditions. As an anti-inflammatory food, amaranth can offer health benefits for conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis and irritable bowel syndrome.2
For those with calcium deficiencies, amaranth is a great food to add to your diet to help build bone density and prevent osteoporosis. Amaranth has also been studied for its benefits in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL). High-fiber foods like amaranth help lower bad cholesterol levels by binding to it and eliminating it from the body. Fiber-rich amaranth also aids in digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes, improving the ability to eliminate toxins from the body.2
Amaranth also helps with diabetes management by contributing to lower blood glucose levels due to its very high manganese content.2
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