Amaranth-The Ancient Grain
                     
Contents
• Introduction
• Nutritional Value of Amaranth
• Health Benefits of Amaranth
1. Amaranth as a source of antioxidants
2. Amaranth as an  anti-inflammatory agent
3. Amaranth for cholesterol control
4. Other health benefits
• Conclusion
Introduction
• Scientific Name: Amaranthus 
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Family: Amaranthaceae
• Classified as a pseudo-cereal
• Traditional food plant in Africa
• Staple food in the Inca, Maya and Aztec 
civilizations
Nutritional Value of Amaranth
                     Fig. 1 Nutritional Value of Amaranth (250g)
Health Benefits of Amaranth
• The best Health and wellness Supplement in 
demand these days
• In India, it is used for fasting meals 
preparation.
• Acts as an antioxidant.
• Acts as an anti-inflammatory Agent.
• Controls Cholesterol.
1.Amaranth as a source of 
antioxidants
• High in phenolic acids ( such as gallic acid,p-
hydroxybenzoic acid and vanillic acid). 
• Protects from heart & cancerous diseases.
• prevent or slow damage to cells caused by 
free radicals.
• Thus, Amaranth is acts as Antioxidants.
2. Amaranth as an  Anti-
Inflammatory Agent
• protects against injury and infection.
• Protects from chronic inflammation which 
may cause disease like cancer and 
autoimmune disorders.
• Prevents diabetes.
3. Cholesterol Control
Research Study of Russian scientists revealed 
that :
• patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) 
benefit from Amaranth.
• cholesterol-lowering properties help in 
preventing arteries to narrow. 
• Thus, it reduces the risk of cardiovascular 
diseases like heart attack & heart failure.
4. Other health benefits
• Brain Functioning
• Improves Eyesight
• Reduces hair loss and greying
• Acts as an appetite suppressant 
• Strengthens bones
• Aids weight loss
• Enhances DNA synthesis 
Conclusion
Stay Healthy by
• Taking amaranth supplements found at  
Nutritional Food Supplements Store.
• Adding cooked amaranth to boost the fibre & protein 
content.
• Replacing semolina, rice or wheat flour with Amaranth.
• Mixing it into soups, gravies & smoothies.
• Making it into a breakfast cereal by stirring in fruit, 
nuts, dried fruits or cinnamon.