Dr Oz: Amaranth Grain
Doctor Oz took audience member Mary Ellen on a healthy treasure hunt to reveal a beneficial grain you can use in your life. Amaranth has been around for a long time, and this powerful grain dates back 6000 years, when it was discovered by Aztec Indians. Also, check out Dr Oz’s latest health app recommendations.
Dr Oz: Amaranth Superfood Grain
The Amaranth plant can grow six feet tall. The grain’s small seeds make it ideal to use in recipes that call for other grains, such as:
Dr. Oz shared the healthy benefits of a superfood discovered by the Aztecs, Amaranth, a super grain
- Barley
- Oats
- Rye
- Wheat
“All the cooking that you normally do can be done differently if you know how to use it,” Dr Oz said.
Dr Oz: Amaranth Oatmeal Swap
Mary Ellen taste tested Dr Oz’s Amaranth, which he boiled and mixed with milk as a creamy, nutty oatmeal substitute. She agreed that she would try the great-tasting swap as a breakfast option.
Dr Oz: Amaranth Nutrients
What makes Amaranth such a superfood grain? Dr Oz said it has more protein, fiber, and calcium than other grains like brown rice, oats, and millet.
Fiber is good for keeping your bowel movements regularly, and Mary Ellen was proud to say she had been following Dr Oz’s advice about fiber in a diet.
Dr Oz: Amaranth Cholesterol Benefits
Doctor Oz said that new data also concludes Amaranth is beneficial for lowering cholesterol, which could be an alternative to medication.
High cholesterol foods such as pasta or sausage can bring up the cholesterol level in your body. Amaranth helps to block cholesterol from being absorbed into the body, canceling out some of our high cholesterol indulgences.
Dr Oz: How to Prepare Amaranth
Here are some ways you can use Amaranth in any daily meal:
- Amaranth Oatmeal Swap
- Amaranth Pasta Swap – use it instead of pasta or risotto
- Popped Amaranth – make a snack by popping it in the popcorn popper or on the stove
Dr Oz Health App Reviews: SOS First Aid App & Stress Check
Dr Oz reviewed some fun, free health apps you can add to your smartphone or tablet.
- Stress Check App – A light on your phone can measure your heart rate to determine your stress level and give you relaxation advice
- ShareCare SOS First Aid App – This first aid app, narrated by Dr Oz, talks you through potential emergencies
- iZitPopper – Pop zits better than ever before and feed that craving in a realistic simulator app
Will you be adding any of these apps? Check your app store to download them.
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