22 Aug '12, 6pm

Get Morning Protein with this Amaranth Fruit Cereal Recipe

Get Morning Protein with this Amaranth Fruit Cereal Recipe

Amaranth is one-of-a-kind. Although it acts very much like a grain, it is actually the fruit of a plant. It boasts a nutritional profile that tallies off both the protein and fiber boxes – it is packed with 5 grams of fiber and 9 grams of protein per cup. It contains up to 30% more protein than wheat flour, rice, and oats do. Amaranth is also free of gluten, which is inherent in many other grains, and it is a great source of the essential amino acidlysine , which is rather limited in other grains or plant sources. Cooked amaranth is 90% digestible, is high in vitamins and minerals and prevents disease, supports the immune system, prevents grey hair, and lowers blood pressure.

Full article: http://www.ecorazzi.com/2012/08/22/get-morning-protein-wi...

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