Amaranth (Rajgeera) Seeds | राजगिरा

Another Super Grain, this tiny-but-powerful food has some similarities to quinoa, both are good protein sources and are naturally gluten-free and is a true powerhouse.

Uses: Its become a popular ingredient in processed foods like granola bars, salad toppings, baked products, etc. but it is also great to eat on its own even like a porridge. Popped amaranth is used as a topping for toast, among other things. It looks like tiny popcorn kernels and has a nutty taste.

Amaranth seeds is a source of fibre with 13 grams of dietary fibre per uncooked cup compared to just 2 grams for the same amount of long-grain white rice

Why is it called a superfood?

The high nutritious content of amaranth is the reason it's referred to as a superfood. Amaranth is great for vegetarians and vegans because it is abundant in calcium and minerals and a good source of vegetable protein. It is expected that its high antioxidant content will inhibit the body's use of active oxygen and delay the ageing process of cells. Because of these properties, amaranth is attracting attention from health-conscious people as a highly nutritious superfood.

Amaranth Dosage

Amaranth, a nutritious pseudo-grain, offers an array of health benefits. There's no set amount of amaranth to take every day, but adding it to your diet can improve your health. Try to consume between half and 1 cup of cooked amaranth per day. You can make amaranth as a side dish, add it to soups, or use it as a base for salads to include amaranth in your diet. Try out several recipes to discover tasty ways to incorporate amaranth into your diet so you may enjoy its nutritional advantages as part of a well-rounded diet. For individualised advice, speak with a healthcare provider or nutritionist as each person has different nutritional requirements.

History

It is believed that amaranth originated thousands of years ago in Central and South America, where it is still grown today. It is claimed that it was a significant food source for the Aztec culture. Amaranth may be cultivated in a range of regions and soil types since it is resistant to drought and poor soil. Nowadays, it is being reevaluated as a healthy food all over the world, and its cultivation has spread to many countries. It is included in Ayurveda as Satvik food when it comes to India.

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