Amaranth seeds (Doodo) contain about 12%-13% protein. Unlike most grains, doodo seeds contain lysine, a type of amino acid which helps to build, maintain and repair body tissues.

Amaranth flour is also high in dietary fibre. It contains three times as much as fibre as wheat and twice as much as corn and Oats. Because of this, Amaranth seeds helps to promote a healthy digestive system, considering the fact that high fibre diets are known to reduce risk of colon cancer.

Doodo also has unsaturated vitamin E in it and it has good cholesterol which promotes heart health.

The plant seeds are also suitable for children since their bodies require essential fatty acids for proper growth and development.

It is also recommended for diabetic patients because of its grain and oils which help to improve glucose and lipid (fat] metabolism.

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