🌿 Amaranth (Rajgira/Thandu Keerai): The Ancient Protein Powerhouse

🔬 Scientific Name: Amaranthus spp.

🌍 Common Names Worldwide:

🇮🇳 Indian Languages:

Hindi: राजगीरा (Rajgira)
Tamil: தண்டு கீரை (Thandu Keerai)
Telugu: తోటకూర (Totakura)
Kannada: ರಾಜಗಿರಿ (Rajgiri)
Marathi: राजगिरा (Rajgira)
Bengali: রাজগিরা (Rajgira)
Gujarati: રાજગરો (Rajgaro)

🌏 Global Names:

Mexico: Alegría ("joy" – traditional snack)
Peru: Kiwicha
China: 苋菜 (Xiàncài)
Russia: Щирица (Shchiritsa)
Africa: Mchicha (Swahili)
USA: Amaranth

💡 Top Health Benefits (With Icons)

💪 Complete Plant Protein

→ Contains all 9 essential amino acids (rare for plants)

🩸 Diabetic-Friendly

→ Low glycemic index & high fiber

❤️ Heart-Healthy

→ Rich in squalene (lowers cholesterol)

🦴 Bone Builder

→ Packed with calcium, magnesium & iron

🛡️ Immunity Booster

→ High in zinc & vitamin C

🌿 Gluten-Free Grain

→ Perfect for fasting & celiac diets

🍽️ How to Enjoy Amaranth?

Rajgira Paratha/Ladoo – Fasting staples
Amaranth Leaves Curry – Iron-rich greens
Popped Amaranth – Nutty snack
Porridge – Protein-packed breakfast
Alegría Bars – Mexican energy bites

🌱 Why Amaranth is Special?

✔ NASA-approved space crop for nutrition
✔ Drought-resistant – Grows in poor soil
✔ Zero waste – Leaves, seeds & stems edible
✔ Ancient grain – Aztec "Food of the Gods"

🌟 Did You Know?

Called "Ramdana" (God’s grain) in North India
Leaves contain 3x more calcium than spinach
Used in Dussehra/Navratri fasting

Ready to add this superfood to your diet? 🌟

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