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Amaranth - The Ancient Grain

Amaranth is a gluten-free pseudocereal cultivated in ancient Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru. It is a nutritious food that acts as an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Amaranth supplements are available at the Organic Food Store in Hyderabad. For more information visit: https://www.nutrac.in/brand_partners

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Amaranth - The Ancient Grain

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  1. Contents • Introduction • Nutritional Value of Amaranth • Health Benefits of Amaranth • Amaranth as a source of antioxidants • Amaranth as an  anti-inflammatory agent • Amaranth for cholesterol control • Other health benefits • Conclusion

  2. Introduction • Scientific Name: Amaranthus • Kingdom: Plantae • Family:Amaranthaceae • Classified as a pseudo-cereal • Traditional food plant in Africa • Staple food in the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations

  3. Nutritional Value of Amaranth Fig. 1 Nutritional Value of Amaranth (250g)

  4. Health Benefits of Amaranth • The best Health and wellness Supplementin demand these days • In India, it is used for fasting meals preparation. • Acts as an antioxidant. • Acts as an anti-inflammatory Agent. • Controls Cholesterol.

  5. 1.Amaranth as a source of antioxidants • High in phenolic acids ( such as gallicacid,p-hydroxybenzoicacid and vanillicacid). • Protects from heart & cancerous diseases. • prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals. • Thus, Amaranth is acts as Antioxidants.

  6. 2. Amaranth as an  Anti-Inflammatory Agent • protects against injury and infection. • Protects from chronic inflammation which may cause disease like cancer and autoimmune disorders. • Prevents diabetes.

  7. 3. Cholesterol Control Research Study of Russian scientists revealed that : • patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) benefit from Amaranth. • cholesterol-lowering properties help in preventing arteries to narrow. • Thus, it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack &heart failure.

  8. 4. Other health benefits • Brain Functioning • Improves Eyesight • Reduces hair loss and greying • Acts as an appetite suppressant  • Strengthens bones • Aids weight loss • Enhances DNA synthesis

  9. Conclusion Stay Healthy by • Taking amaranth supplements found at Nutritional Food Supplements Store. • Adding cooked amaranth to boost the fibre &protein content. • Replacing semolina, rice or wheat flour with Amaranth. • Mixing it into soups, gravies & smoothies. • Making it into a breakfast cereal by stirring in fruit, nuts, dried fruits or cinnamon.

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