How to store and select amaranth? Who should eat amaranth?

Amaranth is a common wild vegetable with many health benefits. After people eat it, it has many effects such as clearing away heat and detoxification and diuresis. However, this kind of amaranth is not easy to preserve after purchase and it is easy to rot. In order to let everyone eat fresh amaranth, I will teach you how to store amaranth today.

How to store amaranth

Amaranth is suitable for storage in places with temperatures between seven and ten degrees. If it is harvested on the spot, it should be placed in a cool and humid place in time after harvesting. If it is purchased in the market, do not wash it after buying it home. Wrap it directly with plastic wrap and then store it in the refrigerator. It should be placed close to the refrigerator door. If it is placed too deep in, the temperature will only be five degrees, which is not conducive to the storage of amaranth.

How to choose amaranth

If you want the amaranth you buy to be stored for a long time, selection is also an important step. When buying amaranth, you should choose those with large and relatively complete leaves. If it is white amaranth, you should choose the bright green one, and if it is red amaranth, you should choose the purple-red one. If you find that the amaranth has wilted, you must not buy it.

Who should eat amaranth?

Amaranth is especially suitable for the elderly, children and women. They can lose weight after eating amaranth. In addition, everyone can eat red amaranth in summer, which is good for preventing dysentery and dry stool. However, people who suffer from spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness cannot eat amaranth.