Amaranth is known as a 3rd millennium grain that is loaded with nutrients. There are 60 varieties in the amaranthus family, including A. Kadetus, A. Cruentus, and A. Hypo Candriacus, which are reared for their seeds called Rajgira seeds in North India. Amaranth seeds have been used as a food source for over 8,000 years by ancient civilizations like the Aztecs. In North India, amaranth seeds are commonly used in festivals and to make items like laddus, chikki, kheer, poori, and roti. Amaranth seeds provide a variety of nutrients and are considered a source

1. Amaranth
Grain the
Protein Mine

2. Known as 3rd millennium
grain globally, in North
India as Rajgira. They are
loaded with Nutrients
locally known as
Totakoora ginjalu

3. Amaranth in Greek is means perennial
in Sanskrit which has no death. Their
leaves are fresh for long. There are 60
varieties in amaranthus family.
A. Kadetus, A. Cruentus, A. Hypo
Candriacus are reared for seeds that
are called as Rajgira seeds in north
India. Even roots, leaves are edible
Offer many essential nutrients.

4. In ancient civilizations these seeds
are in food for 8000 yrs. Aztecs use
more in daily food. North Indians use
In festivals specially in Sraavan masa
As prasaadam making laddus, chikki,
Kheer, poori, paratha and roti. They
Make thick dosas with this dough.
Soups are made. Seeds are available
In health food stores in many
countries

5. Nutrition Values in 100 gm uncooked seeds
Energy 370 K Cal
Carbs 65 gm
Fats 7 gm
Protein 14 gm
Calcium 160 mg
Iron 7.6 mg
Magnesium 248 mg
Manganese 3.4 mg
Phosphorus 557 mg
Potassium 508 mg
Zinc 3 mg

6. Contains a protein called Lycene which is
Not found in other seeds. They are mines
Of Proteins. No gluten hence people who
Are sensitive to gluten in Wheat can take
this. Good for diabetics.
Vit. B, fibre high 4 times more calcium
than wheat , twice more Iron, magnesium
Are available. Rich calcium helps prevent
Osteoporosis especially in women.

7. Easily absorbable carbs, high Glycemic
Index but the proteins in these seeds
Control Insulin secretion hence people
After fast take this. Good for diabetics
Flavonoids, anti oxidants present improve
Immunity and work as cancer preventive
Folates are vey useful to pregnant. Healthy
Fats reduce bad cholesterol if taken daily
Controls high BP & Heart problems. Take
porridge of these seeds for over all good
Health.

8. Magnesium in the seeds helps in migraine
Oxalates are more in seeds hence people
Having stones in gall bladder be cautious
We can mix them with other vegetables,
Daal, Chutneys, sambar, rasam and can be
taken daily for good health. You can have
Them in making Biscuits, puddings, cake
buns, breads etc. eat healthy live better
Rajgira seeds for rocking health

9. Satya Kovur
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