Amaranth. Sound familiar? No, not the lipstick color. Not the bedding plant, either. Or the weed, popularly known as pigweed, that is the enemy of many gardeners as well as commercial farmers. No, ...

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Looking to mix up your grain game? Popular options like quinoa, buckwheat, oats, and millet are excellent choices, but without amaranth, you're missing out on a superb addition to your meals. You may ...

From rice to oats, grains are tried-and-true pantry staples. The only problem? It can be easy to get stuck in a rut, especially if you tend to buy grains in bulk. If this sounds familiar, consider ...

WASHINGTON — You’ve probably heard that some strange-sounding foods such as amaranth and quinoa are growing in popularity. But what nutritional benefits do these ancient grains offer? And how do they ...

Hard-core gardeners have already started planning for their spring gardens in the Houston area. After all, it's almost the end of January, and the time is now to start seeds for tomatoes and other ...

It may be the oldest cultivated grain in the Western Hemisphere. It predates maize by centuries. When the first corn was still weedy grass called teosinte in southern Mexico, the people of the region ...

Amaranth does not refer to one single plant. Rather, Amaranthus is a wide genus comprised of around 60 different species, most of which are summer annuals. This genus is a member of Amaranthaceae, the ...

Amid the aisles of spaghetti and canned peas, cereals and breads made with mysterious-sounding grains like amaranth and quinoa are sprouting up at major supermarkets. Wheat is still king of this ...