What is it?
“psuedo cereal” / “pseudograin,” because it’s technically a seed but still eats like a grain
What's in it?
1 cup cooked amaranth = 9.4g protein, 3.9g of fat, 46g of carbohydrates, and 5.2g fiber
Really Great source of nutrients & minerals
All 9 essential amino acids
Energy boosting polyphenols
Rich in Antioxidants
Can help fight inflammation and boost immunity
BUT!
Anti nutrient profile = saponins, tannins, oxalates, and phytates stealing minerals and reducing absorption of nutrients
How To Fix That?
Soaking and then Boiling is best to reduce anti-nutrients and maintain protein digestibility and nutrients
Sprouting can further enhance nutrient profile and further reduce anti-nutrients
Gluten Free?
YES!
Will It Make You Fat?
Probably not, should help with weight loss
Blood Sugar?
High on GI at 107, fast blood sugar spike
Inflammatory?
Most likely anti-inflammatory
Cool Fact!
You can pop dry kernels like popcorn!
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