Dave Smith > wrote:

>On 11/09/2011 2:15 PM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
>
>>>
>>> That is not my understanding of the benefits of eating whole wheat flour
>>> products. It has a lot more nutritional value that white flour and the
>>> bran helps keep the digestive system operating properly. It is most
>>> definitely part of a heart healthy diet.
>>
>> And I think there is just as much gluten in the whole wheat version of
>> flour.
>>
>> And I wouldn't knock amaranth [or quinoa] until you've tried it. I
>> like the taste& texture of both-- the nutritional kick is a bonus.
>
>
>I didn't knock Quinoa. AAMOF, it is on my list of things to try. My
>sister in law eats it. She suffers from colitis and it is a safe food
>for her to eat.
>

I was referring to notbob's comment " You wanna quit eating all
gluten and munch amaranth muffins, knock yerself out. "

Nobody in this house has any problems with gluten, as far as we know,
but we go through a couple pounds of quinoa/amaranth every month. I
don't see much difference between the two- but reach for the quinoa at
the healthfood store because it is packaged by them and cheaper than
the amaranth.

We like the flavor and the crunch. I'll add it to a dish that I'm
trying to thicken up a bit. The flavor is mild and it seems to go
with nearly anything. On its own, softened up with a little stock it
is a decent savory porridge.

The 15% protein and complete amino acids to utilize it are just a
bonus. Not to mention the iron, fiber, and whatever else is in
there.

Jim