Amaranth-The Ancient Grain

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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

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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

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Nutritional Value of Amaranth

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

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Health Benefits of Amaranth

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

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1.Amaranth as a source of antioxidants

• High in phenolic acids ( such as gallic
  acid,p-hydroxybenzoic acid and vanillic acid).
• Protects from heart cancerous diseases.
• prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free
  radicals.
• Thus, Amaranth is acts as Antioxidants.

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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.

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3. Cholesterol Control

• Research Study of Russian scientists revealed
  that
• patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) bene?t
  from Amaranth.
• cholesterol-lowering properties help in
  preventing arteries to narrow.
• Thus, it reduces the risk of cardiovascular
  diseases like heart attack heart failure.

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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

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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.