Grow Pigweed for protein
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Bathua/pigweed or Chenopodium Album is closely related to Quinoa (Chenopodium Quinoa) its leaves are eaten in various forms mixed in saag, raitas, rotis especially in winters. Bathua is a powerhouse of vitamins A, C and B along with being rich in essential minerals and antioxidants. It is a good source of amino acids, iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium.
One of the richest sources of plant vitamin A, 100g of its leaves can give 10000 IU which is about three times the RDA.
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