PROTEIN-PACKD SEED. Amaranth (scientific name Amaranthus) bloom in summer and autumn. Rich elongated clustered inflorescences are usually purple-red, they can also be green or yellow. Wild species are used for grain, vegetables, fodder, or as ornamental plants. It is classified as a wheat because it is used in the diet in a similar way.

Health benefits

• It is one of the best plant sources of protein. No other grain contains as much protein as amaranth has. For comparison: a cup of rice contains 13 grams of protein, and a cup of amaranth as much as 28 grams.
• Because it is rich in fiber, it helps with digestion. Protein and fiber also help in losing excess weight.
• Amaranth also contains phenols, substances that have an antioxidant effect in our body. This means that they prevent the damage done by so-called free radicals.
• Amaranth does not naturally contain gluten, so it is a great food for people who have celiac disease.
• It is a source of manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium and potassium.

Why are these minerals important for our health?

• We need manganese for a well-functioning brain.
• Magnesium is associated with almost 300 processes that take place in our body.
• Without enough iron, we would be anemic.
• Phosphorus and calcium are important for bones.
• Potassium, on the other hand, is needed for the body to regulate blood pressure.
• It is imperative that we consume all these minerals with food on a regular basis and with amaranth we can consume a really large amount of them at once.