Amaranth Grain and Greens for Health Benefit

Abstract

With regards amaranth greens and its healthful benefits including prevention against cardiovascular disease and hypertension, there is evidence in the literature about these benefits. One objective of the current work is to suggest the amaranth green as a suitable home garden vegetable for peoples worldwide to encourage more consumption of vegetables. That it is a practice in many parts of Asia and Oceania, should be an encouragement for the peoples in the Americas and Europe. It tastes like spinach, but with a stronger flavor. The many health benefits of the amaranth grain, greens and oil are briefly outlined. Owing to its resilience under many climatic conditions, the amaranth green should be grown in households worldwide as a vegetable. Amaranth grain agriculture may be expanded worldwide since the gluten problem (from wheat, rye and barley) has become better known.