Amaranth comes from a word that means "unfading" in Greek. The flowers of this plant are a vivid crimson all summer long, making it a striking sight. However, the flowers aren't amaranth's big ...

A single cup of cooked amaranth provides about 40% of your daily magnesium needs and 30% of your iron intake. With higher protein content than white rice, amaranth is an excellent choice for those ...