Articles for tag: Amaranth

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Guide to Growing Amaranth

Overview Amaranth was grown as a food crop in Latin America for thousands of years before the arrival of the Europeans. It declined significantly in popularity in the Americas after that, though at the same time it spread to other areas of the world, including Africa and India, and established itself to a modest degree ...

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Six Terrific Heirloom Grains

Heirloom grains are gaining in popularity all over the country. Are you familiar with the advantages of these ancient foods? Millet is probably the heirloom grain you are most acquainted with. It’s an ancient grain: it’s been around at least since the Stone Age, and some scientists believe that the dinosaurs may have eaten it. ...

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Four Delicious Wheat Flour Alternatives

Although wheat has enjoyed a long-term reputation as a health food, the number of people who report an adverse reaction to eating wheat is on the rise. Several factors may contribute to a growing intolerance of wheat including overuse and genetic modification. The Overuse of Wheat Because wheat is such a versatile grain, it is ...