The Best Gluten Free Amaranth Porridge Recipe For Celiacs
Channel: Trevor Tendayi
Date: 2020-09-11

Nutrition Made Simple

Amaranth is commonly referred to as a grain but it's closer to spinach than a grain. Gluten-free the providing a number of health benefits, including reduced inflammation, lower cholesterol levels and increased weight loss. The same peptides in amaranth that reduce inflammation may also help prevent cancer. Normalise blood pressure levels, a good source of protein with potent lysine properties. Amaranth has a good amount of Lysine which helps the body absorb calcium, build muscle, and produce energy

Insufficient fibre consumption could lead to constipation, bloating, and even increased fat storage. Amaranth iOS a great option because of its high fibre content. This makes it filling while improving digestion, blood pressure, and slows the absorption of sugars in an effort to let the body keep up with energy production.

Amaranth is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. These build strong bones and muscles, aid hydration, boost energy, and are vital in thousands of processes throughout the body.

Amaranth is also a good source of many essential vitamins including, A,C,E,K,B5, B6, folate, niacin and riboflavin. These act as anti oxidants raising energy levels and controlling hormones. Amaranth boosts your immune system function. It also helps to prevent premature graying. 

Recipe 

Bring 500ml spring water to the boil | Add 1 cup amaranth grain | simmer at low heat for 15/20 minutes | Chop walnuts and dates, add dates walnuts and 1 tbs raw cocoa and leave to simmer for 5 minutes | Add agave and salt to taste | Serve is a bowl and garnish with walnuts | 

Bon appetit 

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