Whole grain fan? Search for amaranth

Are you a whole-grain eater? Many of us choose breakfast time to eat those whole grains in the form of a whole-wheat bagel or unsweetened breakfast cereal. Ever check to see if amaranth is in that whole grain mix, though?

Grain amaranth, like many whole grains, has a high protein count and is a great addition to that whole grain diet when you can find it. Dr. Dorothy Nakimbugwe, a Food Scientist, says that "Grain amaranth has a higher protein quality and quantity than most cereals and grains."

Next time you are looking for that healthy breakfast cereal, check to see if amaranth is included, and choose the one that has it over one that doesn't. Take the taste test and see what you think!