As research continues to progress, Zhang Chengyu has gradually begun to notice that white rice contains too much sugar. Eating too much can easily cause high blood sugar. Therefore, in recent years, many people have begun to add other cereals to white rice. In addition to adding various nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that are relatively lacking in white rice, it can also reduce the proportion of polished white rice with high carbohydrate content, which is helpful in controlling blood sugar and inhibiting obesity. A well-known Japanese food program even recommends adding a super healthy seed to rice: amaranth seed, which is rich in dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and other nutrients. It has even become one of the foods for NASA astronauts because of its high nutritional value! The superfood "amaranth seed" is dozens of times more nutritious than white rice. In the popular Japanese food program "Mantian Aozora Restaurant (満天青空レストラン)", Yosuke Yoshida, a restaurant owner and organic grain farmer in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, recommended a food prepared in recent years. Nutritious food that attracts attention: Amaranth seed, this super nutritious food is one of the foods for NASA astronauts. It has higher nutritional value than other cereals, and its dietary fiber is higher than that of millet, millet, and barnyard grass. It is high in iron content and calcium content, which is several times that of the above-mentioned cereals. It is quite healthy. At the same time, amaranth seeds are also gluten-free and can avoid gluten allergies. The way to eat it is also very simple. Just add it to white rice in the proportion you like and cook together. Japanese management nutritionist Yuki Fujibashi (tentative translation: Kazumi Fujibashi) also said that amaranth seeds are about 12 times richer in iron and magnesium than white rice, 7 times as much potassium, 15 times as much dietary fiber, and folic acid. 11 times, and up to 32 times as much calcium. It can help prevent anemia, constipation, edema and other problems. It also has the effects of inhibiting rapid rise in blood sugar and promoting metabolism. It is very friendly to women. At the same time, because it is rich in polyphenols, it is also Has good antioxidant effect. (Editor’s recommendation: The accumulation of toxins makes the body rust! The king of antioxidants that must be eaten after the age of 40) Not only that, the small and water-absorbing characteristics of amaranth seeds make them very easy to eat, and they are also easy to mix into rice and other staple foods or Sprinkled on top of dishes and eaten together, it can also bring a good feeling of satiety and be a positive help for weight loss. An article on the Japanese media "Casy Journal" website supervised by a management nutritionist also pointed out that in addition to being rich in various minerals, amaranth seeds are also rich in protein, about twice as much as white rice, and have a balanced nutritional value. It contains various essential amino acids and 6 times more excellent lipids than white rice. By consuming these excellent lipids, it helps to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol in the body. The super simple way to eat amaranth seeds. Yoshida Yosuke also recommended a simple way to eat amaranth seeds in the program, so that you can easily eat the rich nutrition of amaranth seeds: ※Amaranth seeds can be purchased in common hypermarkets and supermarkets in Taiwan. It is listed on the package. The product name may be amaranth seed/amaranth seed...etc., etc. are possible. Mix it with white rice in the proportion you like and cook together. It can also be sprinkled on top of salads, soups, porridge, etc. and eaten together.