Mexican Amaranth bar with chocolate and Coffee ¨Alegria¨ 30gr Gluten Free
Amaranth Mexican bar ¨Alegria¨ Amaranth is considered a weed by much of the world, but it has been grown as a grain-like seed and a vegetable for thousands of years. The Aztecs used it as a staple and even included it in their religious rituals. It has about the same yield as many other commonly used grains like rice and a similar nutritional value to quinoa, which makes it well worth looking into.
Full of health benefits! Also after popping the Amaranth you can enjoy it as a delicious snack cereal.
Amaranth was a staple grain of the ancient Aztec and Incan cultures and has been cultivated for thousands of years throughout South America. Also known as Kiwicha, Amaranth is a gluten free food and a nutritionally complete food, due to its varied content of proteins, minerals, lysine, and fiber.
Some of the many benefits of Amaranth are:
Protein – Amaranth is a very rich source of protein and this protein is also highly bioavailable. The protein in amaranth is more digestible than other seeds and grains and has been compared to the digestibility of milk protein.
Lysine – Vegetables and grains are often lacking in this essential amino acid. Amaranth has a good amount of lysine which helps the body absorb calcium, build muscle, and produce energy.
Fiber – Amaranth is a high fiber food. This makes it filling and means it aids digestive health, cholesterol, blood pressure, and slows the absorption of sugars to let the body keep up with energy production.
Minerals – Amaranth is a very rich source of minerals like calcium, magnesium, and copper. It is also a good source of zinc, potassium, and phosphorus. These build strong bones and muscles, aid hydration, boost energy, and are vital in thousands of processes throughout the body.
Vitamins – Amaranth is also a good source of many essential vitamins too, including A, C, E, K, B5, B6, folate, niacin, and riboflavin. These act as antioxidants, raise energy levels, control hormones, and do much more.
Immune System – Amaranth may boost immune function according to some studies, probably thanks to the potent vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Amaranth bars are a Nutritious Superfood!gluten free