==Benefits and uses of Amaranth are==
*Amaranth and [[quinoa]] are both high in protein. Aside from protein, amaranth is a great source of B vitamins, calcium, iron and Vitamin C. The leaf contains a small amount of vitamin C.
* Lowering high cholesterol. In people with high cholesterol, eating a low-fat diet that includes muffins enriched with amaranth doesn’t seem to lower cholesterol any better than simply following a low-fat diet.
*Antioxidant Activity: Most people pay attention to amaranth because of its high protein content, making it a crucial nutrient source for certain cultures, but there has been new research revealing that amaranth also contains a certain peptide that has also been identified in soybeans that can reduce inflammation in the body and even prevent the activity of free radicals that can cause healthy cells to mutate into cancerous cells. This lesser-known benefit of amaranth is one of the most exciting new developments in recent amaranth research. This anti-inflammatory molecule can also help to alleviate conditions like arthritis, gout, and other inflammation-related issues.
* Ulcers.