According to general practitioner Bui Dac Sang (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association), amaranth is a vegetable commonly grown in Vietnam, with the second highest iron content among fresh vegetables, so it is known as an "iron storehouse".
In addition, because it contains many nutrients, this vegetable is also fondly called "longevity vegetable". Accordingly, every 100 grams of red amaranth contains about 11.8 mg of iron.
With this rich iron content, consuming amaranth will help increase hemoglobin and red blood cells. Therefore, this is a very beneficial food for anemic patients.
Oriental medicine highly values the effects of amaranth, so it calls this food the "longevity" vegetable.
According to research, amaranth is a food suitable for many ages, from children, middle-aged people and the elderly.
For middle-aged and elderly people, patients with anemia, this is a great choice to supplement the diet.
Not only that, adding this vegetable to your daily menu will help you reap the following health benefits.
Diabetes control
Amaranth is a very good food for diabetics. Accordingly, the high fiber content in this vegetable helps prevent diabetes and stabilize blood sugar effectively.
Not only that, amaranth is rich in magnesium - a substance that plays a role in treating diabetes and protein that helps reduce insulin levels in the blood, while also releasing a hormone that reduces hunger and prevents overeating.
With the above benefits, diabetic patients should not forget to note this vegetable in their daily menu to help their body become healthier. However, please consult your doctor to ensure health safety.
Amaranth soup with century eggs is a delicious, nutritious and easy to cook dish.
Bone supplement
Amaranth is one of the vegetables that contain high calcium content, so it is very good for bone and joint health. 100g of amaranth leaves contain up to 267mg of calcium, meeting 50% of calcium for a person each day.
For these reasons, this is a food that provides calcium that is extremely good for the body, helping to prevent bone diseases such as joint pain, osteoporosis and convulsions due to calcium deficiency.
Anti-cancer
Amaranth contains anti-cancer properties including antioxidant compounds such as vitamins E, C, iron, magnesium, phosphorus or lysine... They eliminate harmful free radicals in the body, preventing the formation of malignant cells that cause cancer.
Because of these benefits, amaranth is considered a superfood that can effectively help prevent cancer.
Improve digestion
Amaranth contains two main ingredients: water and fiber, accounting for 88%, and protein accounting for 2.11%, relatively higher than other vegetables.
Stir-fried or boiled amaranth is also very quick and simple.
Thanks to the abundant amount of fiber (3 times more than wheat), this vegetable is not only good for stabilizing blood sugar but also helps improve the digestive system effectively, prevents constipation and treats indigestion. The water boiled from this vegetable also helps treat diarrhea, bleeding and dehydration effectively.
Losing weight
If you are on a weight loss regimen, add amaranth to your menu to quickly regain your perfect figure.
The reason is because eating amaranth regularly will help eliminate bad cholesterol that is harmful to the body, while preventing cardiovascular diseases and reducing blood fat levels.
Not only that, amaranth contains a lot of fiber which helps create a feeling of fullness for a long time, reduces cravings, so it will help you control your weight.
Amaranth is very good for women because it has many effects on the skin.
Beautiful skin
Amaranth is a very good vegetable for women. Not only does it help the body naturally “pump blood”, this vegetable also contains compounds that help fight inflammation, prevent skin infections, and effectively beautify the skin.
Additionally, due to its powerful astringent properties, this vegetable can treat acne, shrink pores, restore skin, and several other skin problems.
Although the nutritional value of amaranth is extremely high, in order for the body to fully absorb it, people should note that they should not reheat this vegetable many times to ensure health safety.
The reason is that when reheated many times, the amount of nitrate in amaranth leaves will be transformed into nitrite. This is a substance that can cause cancer and is not good for children.
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