Amaranth may soon join quinoa, chia seeds and goji berries in the pantheon of ancient "superfoods" enjoying a much-deserved resurgence. Just as quinoa was a sacred "mother grain" to the Incas, so ...

Welcome to Out of the Kitchen, our ongoing exploration of the relationships that build and sustain the food industry. This year, we’re traveling the country to look at how sustainability has become a ...

Amaranth is an emerging star in the list of super foods. Most of us in India must have grown up eating several varieties of Rajgira, the most popular one being Rajgira laddus (popped grain is mixed ...

Long before Mexico knew modern corn, its people dedicated another far more ancient grain to their war god, Hummingbird. Each year a tribute to the Aztec king Montezuma filled 18 imperial Aztec ...

Long before Mexico knew modern corn, its people dedicated another far more ancient grain to their war god, Hummingbird. Each year a tribute to the Aztec king Montezuma filled 18 imperial Aztec ...

Amaranth is fast becoming a nutritious showstopper of sorts in the country now. Did you know that the pseudo grain has been a part of Aztec diet (diet of central Mexico and meso Americans) since 8000 ...

Amaranth is a plant that produces edible starchy seeds that look similar to grains. The seeds resemble quinoa and are popular for their fiber and protein content. Because amaranth is a good source of ...

Amaranth has many micronutrients and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help lower cholesterol, aid weight loss, and is gluten-free. It’s easy to make and great in any dish. Although amaranth has ...

Palmer amaranth, aka careless-weed: Topping out at up to 10 feet tall, mechanical cultivation, flame-weeding and hand-pulling are the only effective means of control ...

If the popularity of quinoa has taught us anything, it's that Americans are increasingly open about exploring grains besides the familiar wheat and rice. Now, researchers at Tennessee State University ...