Do you know what amaranth is? The legendary longevity vegetable!

Amaranthus contains abundant nutrients, which are very important to the human body. As the saying goes, "Amaranthus in June is as good as eggs, and amaranth in July is priceless." The truth is that it is the best time to eat amaranth in June and July.

The efficacy and function of amaranth

Rich in carotene antioxidant

Carotene is one of the essential nutrients for our human body, and a small amaranth contains a large amount of carotene, which is very good for the human body, but it must be eaten regularly to achieve better results.

Amaranth is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The protein it contains is more fully absorbed by the human body than milk, and the carotene it contains is more than twice as high as that of nightshades. It can provide rich nutrients for the human body, is beneficial to strengthening the body, and improves the body's immunity. It is known as the "longevity vegetable".

Lose weight, promote detoxification, and prevent constipation

Amaranthus is also the protagonist on the weight loss table. Eating it regularly can help you lose weight, promote detoxification and prevent constipation.

Heat-clearing and detoxifying, a holy food for internal heat

Atractylodes is sweet and cool in nature, and is good at clearing dampness and heat, clearing the liver and detoxifying, cooling blood and dispersing blood stasis. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on red and white dysentery caused by dampness and heat, and red and painful eyes, red and swollen throat caused by liver fire.

It should be noted that amaranth is cold in nature and should not be eaten by people with yin-dominant and yang-deficient constitution, spleen deficiency, loose stools or chronic diarrhea.

Promotes tooth and bone growth

Amaranthus is rich in calcium that is easily absorbed by the human body, which can promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity, and prevent muscle spasms (cramps). It contains rich iron, calcium and vitamin K, which can promote blood coagulation, increase hemoglobin content and oxygen carrying capacity, and promote hematopoiesis.

This is very important for children, as they are in the growth stage. Therefore, eating more amaranth can help their bones exercise and grow. Those who have children at home must take note of this.

The best vegetables for people with broken bones and pregnant women

It is also suitable for women and the elderly, and can promote the growth of teeth and bones. It is also very beneficial for maintaining normal myocardial activity and promoting blood coagulation, because the iron it contains can synthesize hemoglobin in red blood cells, and has the function of hematopoiesis and oxygen carrying, and is most suitable for anemic patients. Therefore, Chinese people often regard agarwood and horsetooth agarwood as the best vegetables for people with fractures and pregnant women.

Very rich in iron and calcium

The iron and calcium content of amaranth is higher than that of spinach, making it the best among fresh vegetables. More importantly, amaranth does not contain oxalic acid, and the calcium and iron it contains are easily absorbed and utilized by the human body. Therefore, amaranth can promote the growth and development of children and has certain dietary value for the healing of fractures.