Food For Health 1- Grains by Valerie N Smith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4 en-us 2014-09-22 13:49:22 UTC 2024-11-21 10:41:42 UTC hello@padlet.com What type of grain is it? vnsmith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/34785274 Amaranth is a whole grain. It can be popped like popcorn, or made into a flour and is in many whole grain cereals.

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]]> 2014-09-25 14:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35206876 Sources: vnsmith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35207762 http://www.heirloom-organics.com/guide/va/guidetogrowingamaranth.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/03/26/benefits-of-amaranth_n_5036060.html

http://www.tropicalpermaculture.com/amaranth-plant.html

http://www.nuts.com/cookingbaking/grains/amaranth/organic.html

http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/01/amaranth-recipes-breakfast-porridge-blueberry-compote/

]]> 2014-09-25 14:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35207762 Why you should eat this grain? vnsmith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35207977 1. Gluten Free.

2. 26 grams of protein per cup

3. You can eat many parts of the plan, not just the seeds.

4. Can turn into popcorn

5. 13 grams of fiber

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]]> 2014-09-26 13:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35337245 Fun Facts:/ What it provides for your body? vnsmith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35338846 Can be popped like popcorn and eaten.

Can be boiled and put into a salad or cereal.

Could grind it and put into baking goods.

Very high in protein.

More fiber than in any other gluten free grain.

Easy to digest.

Could reduce bad cholesterol.

Includes many minerals and vitamins.

]]> 2014-09-26 13:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35338846 What does 1 ounce of Amaranth look like? vnsmith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35339638 One ounce of amaranth looks pretty close to a cup.

]]> 2014-09-26 14:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35339638 Other foods that include Amaranth: vnsmith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35340207 2014-09-26 14:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35340207 Amaranth Breakfast Porridge- vnsmith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35341297 2014-09-26 14:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35341297 Is it unrefined or refined? vnsmith https://padlet.com/vnsmith/eqxhe4p9vzf4/wish/35342179 Amaranth is unrefined because it isn't being cut up and only used for certain sections of the grain.

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