[ Agricultural Products Network] Amaranth, also known as geese red, pansy, etc., stems thick, green or red, often branched, hairy or hairless when young. The leek dish is soft and smooth, and the dish is rich in flavor. The entrance is sweet and has a moisturizing effect.

Amaranth is native to China, India and Southeast Asia. China has been eaten as wild vegetables since ancient times. As a vegetable cultivation, it is mostly in southern China and India.

The stems and leaves of the leek are eaten as vegetables ; the leaves are mixed with various colors for viewing, and can be divided into three categories according to their colors:

Green cricket: green leaves, strong heat resistance, hard texture.

Red dragonfly: the leaves are purple-red, medium heat resistance and soft texture.

Color enamel: the edge of the leaves is green, the veins are near purple, the heat resistance is poor, and the texture is soft.

Efficacy

Detoxification: Amaranth clearing damp heat, clearing liver and detoxifying, cooling blood and phlegm.

Enhance physical fitness: Amaranth is rich in protein and fat. It can provide rich nutrients for the human body and help improve immunity.

Promote the growth and development of children: the content of iron and calcium in vegetables is the best in fresh vegetables, and does not contain oxalic acid. The calcium and iron contained in the vegetables are easily absorbed and utilized after entering the human body, so the amaranth can promote the growth and development of children.

Prevent muscle spasm: Maintain normal myocardial activity, promote blood clots, increase hemoglobin, and increase oxygen carrying capacity to promote hematopoiesis.

How to choose amaranth:

It is better to have large, complete and tender leaves. Rotten leeks are not suitable for purchase.

Edible taboos of leek:

Not with the same fresh meat turtle and tortoise; Yang constitution, spleen Deficiency should not eat.