Our time is characterized by the search for alternative foods by inventing new ones or reviving the forgotten ones. These include amaranth flour and butter, which are popular all over the world. They have high useful and dietary properties, so they are used by those who lead a healthy lifestyle. Amaranth products are also usually found in the diet of vegetarians.
For us, these products are not yet widely used, but universal
promotion of a healthy lifestyle should lead to their appearance on our table. Both butter and amaranth flour deserve attention. But we want to highlight the flour in this article, because by virtue of its purpose, it is most practical.
Amaranth flour: what is and what is valuable
Amaranth is a grassy plant from a number of crops that grows in South America. It serves as a source of flour and butter, which are widely used in cooking. Amaranth flour in its properties differs significantly from traditional wheat flour. This is mainly due to the fact that ordinary flour is a source of fast carbohydrates, which, accordingly, are rapidly absorbed and deposited just as quickly in all places that are not suitable for us in the form of fat deposits.
The composition of amaranth flour contains complex fiber, which is practically not absorbed by the body. Coming out of it, she sweeps out, like a broom, all the toxic “blockages” that poison his substances. Moreover, amaranth products can be consumed in large quantities, without fear of excess weight.
Amaranth flour: product benefits
It has a whole bunch of useful substances and elements that have a beneficial effect on the body and human health. In general, amaranth flour is a therapeutic and prophylactic remedy for such ailments:
- high cholesterol;
- atherosclerosis;
- oncological processes;
- diabetes, metabolic imbalance;
- liver disease;
- wounds, scratches, damage to the skin (fungus, herpes, frostbite, pressure sores, ulcers and burns of various origins);
- Violations in the activity of the sexual sphere: flour is useful for women and for men (especially for those who suffer from impotence), while women bring relief in the premenstrual and menopause;
- aging, disruption in the functioning of the hormonal and immune systems.
These properties are provided by the following elements: vitamins A, D, E, B (1,2), methionine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus. In addition, amaranth is a source of valuable plant protein, the structure of which is most suitable for the human body. Therefore, it is indispensable for young children, pregnant and lactating women. Amaranth flour also contains such an element as squalene. It protects cells from attacks of toxins, has immunomodulatory, anti-aging and regenerative properties. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps normalize blood cholesterol.
Amaranth flour: recipes for dishes from it
Fritters
Ingredients : flour - 1 tbsp. l., cinnamon - 1 tsp., honey - 2 tbsp. l., water - 100 ml, oil rust. - 2 tbsp. l., lemon juice - 2 tbsp. l., nuts, baking soda.
How to cook
Combine flour, soda, cinnamon and nuts in one bowl. In the other - water, lemon juice, honey and oil, stir. Combine with flour, also stirring thoroughly. Spread the dough on a hot pan with a tablespoon. If it is thick, add water.
Amaranth flour bread with bananas
Ingredients : 1 tbsp. premium wheat flour, 0.5 tbsp. amaranth flour, 1 tsp. soda, 2 eggs, 100 g of ghee, 50 g of honey, vanillin, 100 g of nuts, 100 g of banana puree.
How to cook
Mix amaranth flour and plain flour. Add soda, stir. Combine beaten eggs with honey and butter, beat again. Add the mixture to the flour, season with vanilla and add the banana puree. Stir to a pasty mass and add nuts. Oven-shaped oven at 175 degrees for at least 60 minutes.