Amaranth - A Must Read

Last week I came across a great article in the Guardian titled: “It Could Feed the World: Amaranth, a Health Trend 8,000 Years Old that Survived Colonization”. I was so intrigued.

The only things I really knew about amaranth before I read the article were how it has a unique appearance that adds interest to a bouquet, and sometimes it’s referred to as ‘Love-lies-bleeding’. Not the nicest sounding name, but somehow it does suit the look of the flower.

But after reading this article, I’m looking at amaranth in a whole new light. I’ve learned that amaranths are very nutritious. They’re full of vitamins and minerals with every part of the plant  - flowers, stems, leaves and seeds - all being edible.

But that’s not all. This article is also about the incredible “indigenous women in North and Central America who are coming together to share their ancestral knowledge of amaranth”.

I hope you’ll take the time to read this fascinating and informative article.

You can access the article HERE

(Note: You must make sure any flowers you are consuming are safe to eat. Learn more from my article ‘Top 3 Rules for Using Edible Flowers’.)