What are the benefits of eating more amaranth? You must know the taboos of amaranth!

Agarwood is a very common vegetable. It is soft and has a strong flavor. It tastes sweet and fragrant, and has the effect of moistening the intestines and clearing away heat. Men can eat more agarwood because it contains calcium that is easily absorbed by the human body, which can promote the growth of teeth and bones. It also contains rich iron and vitamin K. Agarwood soup is red and has a hematopoietic function. What are the benefits and taboos of eating agarwood regularly?

Nutritional value of amaranth

1. Amaranthus contains rich iron, calcium and protein. As the saying goes, "Amaranthus in June is as good as eggs, and amaranth in July is worth more than gold." This shows its high nutritional value.

2. Amaranth leaves contain high concentrations of lysine, which can make up for the deficiencies in the amino acid composition of grains. They are very suitable for infants and adolescents to eat, and have a good effect on promoting growth and development, especially for infants fed with milk, milk powder and other milk substitutes. They can not only increase the richness of vitamins and minerals, but also help digestion.

How to purchase and store amaranth

When choosing agarwood, you should choose those with fresh leaves, no spots, and no mosaic. Generally speaking, those with thick and flat leaves are more tender. When buying in limited quantities, you should also hold the agarwood in your hand. The softer the agarwood, the more tender it is, while the harder the agarwood, the older it is.

The storage period of amaranth should not be below 7℃ for a long time, otherwise it will suffer from chilling damage. It must be quickly pre-cooled after purchase, and the temperature must be reduced to below 15℃. It is best to store it at 8~10℃. After storage, avoid long-term condensation on the leaves, otherwise the leaves will easily rot.

How to eat amaranth

Common cooking methods include stir-frying, braising, mixing, making soup, boiling and stuffing, but the cooking time should not be too long.

When stir-frying amaranth, a lot of water may be produced, so you don’t need to add water during the stir-frying process.

If you want the aroma of garlic, add the minced garlic before serving, so that the aroma will be the strongest.

What foods should not be eaten with amaranth? The incompatible foods are as follows:

Amaranthus + Wasabi: Poisoning

Amaranth + soft-shelled turtle: Difficult to digest when eaten together

The best food to eat with amaranth:

Amaranthus + Eggs: Enhance human immunity

Amaranthus + pork liver: enhance human immunity