Amaranth is an emerging star in the list of super foods. Most of us in India must have grown up eating several varieties of Rajgira, the most popular one being Rajgira laddus (popped grain is mixed ...

Known for its long emergence, rapid growth, prolific seed production and ability to develop resistance to herbicides, Palmer amaranth can be a farmer’s worst enemy. Until about a decade ago, Palmer ...

Amaranth has many micronutrients and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help lower cholesterol, aid weight loss, and is gluten-free. It’s easy to make and great in any dish. Although amaranth has ...

Amaranth is a highly underrated plant that deserves a place in every home garden. Not only is it easy to grow, but it also provides a dual harvest: its leafy greens and nutrient-rich seeds. Amaranth ...

If the popularity of quinoa has taught us anything, it's that Americans are increasingly open about exploring grains besides the familiar wheat and rice. Now, researchers at Tennessee State University ...

Amaranth comes from a word that means "unfading" in Greek. The flowers of this plant are a vivid crimson all summer long, making it a striking sight. However, the flowers aren't amaranth's big draw — ...

Amaranth may soon join quinoa, chia seeds and goji berries in the pantheon of ancient "superfoods" enjoying a much-deserved resurgence. Just as quinoa was a sacred "mother grain" to the Incas, so ...

Known for its long emergence, rapid growth, prolific seed production and ability to develop resistance to herbicides, Palmer amaranth can be a farmer’s worst enemy. Until about a decade ago, Palmer ...

Kale has reigned as the trendy green veggie for a while now, knocking arugula from the spotlight a few years back. Those 2-ounce bags of kale chips that for $6—that’s nearly $50 a pound!—used to seem ...

Foraged vegetables are always more fun to cook. So our resident forager, Tama Matsuoka Wong, is introducing us to the seasonal wild plants we should be looking for, and the recipes that will make our ...

Amaranth, a nutritional powerhouse, is making a comeback in Indian home gardens. This dual-harvest plant offers both leafy greens and protein-rich seeds, thriving even in hot, dry conditions. Easy to ...