The nutritional value and efficacy of amaranth revealed

Do you know the nutritional value of amaranth, which is common in daily life? Amaranth tastes sweet and has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the intestines. The vegetable itself is soft and has a strong aroma. What are the effects of amaranth?

Effects of Atractylodes

1. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Atractylodes japonicus is cool in nature and slightly sweet in taste. It enters the lungs and large intestine. It grows in fields or roadsides and has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and stopping dysentery. It is suitable for dysentery, enteritis, stagnant stool, constipation, stranguria, measles, itching of lacquer sores, and summer heat.

2. The protein contained in amaranth is more fully absorbed by the human body than milk, and the carotene contained in amaranth is more than 2 times higher than that of nightshades. Its iron content is 1 times that of spinach, and its calcium content is 3 times that of spinach, which is the highest among fresh vegetables. Red amaranth has better medicinal properties, and people have always regarded amaranth as a good blood tonic.

3. The vitamin C content of cabbage ranks first among green vegetables. It is rich in nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and does not contain oxalic acid. The calcium and iron it contains are easily absorbed and utilized after entering the human body.

4. Promote development

Amaranth leaves are rich in calcium that is easily absorbed by the human body. It can promote the growth of teeth and bones, and has a promoting effect on the growth and development of children and the healing of fractures.

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

6. Supplement vitamins: Atractylodes can add rich vitamins and minerals.