Amaranth stems and leaves are eaten as vegetables; Leaves are mixed with various colors for viewing; Roots, fruits and whole herbs are used as medicine, which has the effects of improving eyesight, facilitating defecation and eliminating cold and heat.
efficacy
Amaranth can invigorate qi, clear away heat, improve eyesight, prevent miscarriage, promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity and prevent muscle spasm. It also has the functions of promoting blood coagulation, increasing hemoglobin content, improving oxygen carrying capacity and promoting hematopoiesis. It can also reduce weight and clear the body, promote detoxification and prevent constipation.
nutritive value
Every 100g can contain water 90. 1g, protein 1.8g, fat 0.3g, carbohydrate 5.4g, crude fiber 0.8g, ash 1.6g, carotene 1.95mg and vitamin horse 0.005. Vitamin C28 mg, calcium 180 mg, phosphorus 46 mg, iron 3.4 mg, potassium 577 mg, sodium 23 mg, magnesium 87.7 mg and chlorine 160 mg.
Amaranth leaves are rich in calcium easily absorbed by human body, which can promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity and prevent intramuscular spasm. At the same time, it is rich in iron, calcium and vitamin K, which can promote blood coagulation. As the saying goes, "June amaranth is an egg, and July amaranth is not changed." This shows its high nutritional value.
Amaranth is rich in dietary fiber, which can reduce weight, promote detoxification and prevent constipation. At the same time, eating amaranth often can enhance physical fitness, which is higher than eggplant and is called "longevity dish".
Amaranth can promote children's growth and development, and its iron and calcium content is higher than spinach, so it is the best among fresh vegetables. It is also suitable for anemia patients, women and the elderly to maintain normal myocardial activity and promote blood coagulation, hematopoiesis and oxygen carrying functions.
Amaranth leaves contain high concentration of lysine, which can supplement the deficiency of amino acid composition in cereals. It is very suitable for infants and teenagers, and has a good effect on promoting growth and development, especially for infants fed with milk, milk powder and other milk substitutes. It can not only increase rich vitamins and minerals, but also help digestion. [2]
Ingredients: 8 ounces of amaranth, coix seed 1 ounce, carp 1 strip (8 ounces to 1 kg), 2 small pieces of pig bones, 2 candied dates, and a small amount of ginger and dried tangerine peel.