Amaranth is an emerging star in the list of super foods. Most of us in India must have grown up eating several varieties of Rajgira, the most popular one being Rajgira laddus (popped grain is mixed ...

If the popularity of quinoa has taught us anything, it's that Americans are increasingly open about exploring grains besides the familiar wheat and rice. Now, researchers at Tennessee State University ...

If you’re looking for a super-healthy alternative to rice, pasta, couscous, or even oatmeal, you might try mild, nutty-flavored amaranth. You’d be doing your body a favor and supporting sustainable ...

Chances are you're no stranger to quinoa—after all, the "super-grain" makes frequent appearances on restaurant menus and healthy Instagram foodie's feeds. But what about its cousin amaranth? (I know, ...

Amaranth comes from a word that means "unfading" in Greek. The flowers of this plant are a vivid crimson all summer long, making it a striking sight. However, the flowers aren't amaranth's big draw — ...

Grown by the Aztecs and then all but eliminated in the Spanish conquest, the ancient crop amaranth may become the next quinoa. Advocates hope amaranth can help Mexicans eat healthier, better connect ...

Amaranth has gained popularity in recent decades as more people have become aware of its amazing nutritional profile. Here are all benefits Note to readers: Ancient Wisdom is a series of guides that ...

High in fibre, gluten-free and protein powerhouse, amaranth has an impressive nutritional profile. Here're reasons you should consume it every day. One of the lost superfoods that's making its way ...

Healthy and gluten-free flours are gaining traction lately, with more and more people becoming aware of the disadvantages of traditional and processed grains. However, certain illnesses and diseases ...

Mexico's conquistadors outlawed amaranth - a highly nutritious seed farmed by the indigenous peoples for millennia - due to its use in religious rituals. But it's now being hailed as a 'superfood', ...

On a sunny Friday morning in San Pablo Huitzo, a town in the Valles Centrales region of Oaxaca, Mexico, a half-dozen women are gathered for a workshop on making alegrías, a healthy, granola bar-like ...