Amaranth is a nutrient-rich seed used like a grain, ideal for gluten-free diets due to its high fiber, protein, and mineral content. Buy amaranth as whole seeds or flour, checking for spoilage by ...

In the grocery store, amaranth is sold as whole seeds or flour. Whole seeds tend to have a longer shelf-life, so keep that in mind when shopping. Be sure to check the expiration date, as well as the ...

Rinse the amaranth using a very fine mesh and strain off the water. If you don't have a mesh fine enough for the tiny grains, you can skip the rinsing part, it is not essential. (Alternately, you can ...

Cook amaranth according to package directions. When amaranth is cooked (about 20 minutes), remove from heat and stir in yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Let cool slightly then serve ...

The NBC4 and Telemundo44 Health and Fitness Expo is coming to the Washington Convention Center on March 10 and 11. You can watch cooking demonstrations at the Expo's Cooking 4 You stage. Here's a ...

These fritters are packed with protein, fiber and a generous serving of vegetables. It doesn’t hurt that they’re also tasty. Look for riced cauliflower in the produce department of your favorite ...

My go-to breakfast is scrambled eggs. After a childhood spent eating Lucky Charms and waffles for breakfast before school, I crave something savory first thing in the morning, so nowadays I usually ...

This is part of a continuing series on the health benefits of grains you might not have heard of or tried. What It Is: “Technically, amaranth is not a true grain. It is often called a ‘pseudo-grain’ ...

Lately there’s been a growing interest in whole grains, especially biologically diverse grains. They’re the ones existing for thousands of years and now being marketed as “ancient grains” in ...