Saturday, August 9, 2014

AMARANTH and More

Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth
I'm looking forward to planting this beauty in my garden.  
Not only does it look amazing but the Health Benefits are fantastic!  The leaves can be eaten like spinach or other greens.  The seeds can be cooked just like quinoa.  YUM!



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August 8, 2014
It's true!  We've added another NEW variety here at Mary's Heirloom Seeds.  Just wait until you hear all about Amaranth
It's amazing!
**NEW VARIETY**

 

AMARANTH
Love-Lies-Bleeding


90 days. Tall, 3'- 5' plants are covered with very long rope-like flowers that are a deep, brilliant red color.
One of the most striking plants for any garden and so easy to grow. A good seed producer, too.
This is a very old heirloom,
a pre-1700 variety, that was very popular.
Leaves are tasty as cooked greens.

Seeds can be cooked like quinoa.

Annual
 Sun: Full Sun 
Height: 36-60  inches
Sowing Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow 
Bloom Duration: 6  weeks

Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Tolerate: Drought

About Amaranth
  1. Amaranth contains more protein than any other gluten-free grain- and more protein than wheat. One cup of raw amaranth contains 28.1 grams of protein. Oats are a close second with 26.3 grams of protein. In comparison, 1 cup of raw white rice contains 13.1 grams of protein.
     
  2. Amaranth is an excellent source of lysine, an important amino acid (protein). Grains are notorious for low lysine content, which decreases the quality of their proteins. The high lysine content in amaranth sets it apart from other grains.
     
  3. Another advantage of the protein content of amaranth is that the primary proteins in amaranth are "albumins" and "globulins". In comparison, the major proteins in wheat are called "prolamins", which are considered less soluble and less digestible than are albumins and globulin proteins.
     
  4. Amaranth is second only to teff in calcium content. 1 cup of raw teff contains 347 milligrams of calicum, amaranth 298 milligrams. In comparison, 1 cup of white rice contains 52 milligrams.
     
  5. Amaranth contains more magnesium than other gluten-free grains. 1 cup of raw amaranth contains 519 milligrams of magnesium, followed by buckwheat with 393 milligrams and sorghum with 365 milligrams. In comparison, an equal amount of white rice contains 46 milligrams of magnesium.
     
  6. Amaranth contains more iron than other gluten-free grains. 1 cup of raw amaranth contains 15 milligrams of iron. Teff is a close second with 14.7 milligrams of iron. In comparison, white rice contains 1.5 milligrams of iron.
     
  7. Amaranth contains more fiber than other gluten-free grains. 1 cup of raw amaranth contains 18 grams of fiber- buckwheat and millet contain 17 grams. In comparison, white rice contains 2.4 grams of fiber.
     
  8. Amaranth is slightly lower in carbohydrate content compared to other gluten-free grains. 1 cup of raw amaranth contains 129 grams of carbohyrates, white rice 148 grams, brown rice and sorghum 143 grams and teff 141 grams of carbohyrdates. Oats contain 103 grams of carbohyrates, making them the lowest carb gluten free grain. source
Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth
 
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5 comments:

Denise said...

Fun informative info. Thanks-Denise

Unknown said...

As always, such a great, informative post. And how lovely! That color is stunning. Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.

Unknown said...

Thanks for coming and linking up at #The Weekend Social. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on KitchenDreaming.com ! I hope to see you there!
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Donna said...

I have always loved the name of this flower and now I love the look of it. I forgot how wonderful this plant was for you too.

Adorned From Above said...

Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above's Link Party.
Have a great week.
Debi @ Adorned From Above