What is Kiwicha, the Peruvian power food to help you lose weight?

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 Kiwicha, a Peruvian Superfood that Aids Weight Loss


Move over, quinoa: your Peruvian cousin is the newest superfood to hit the market. Kiwicha, commonly known as amaranth, is a gluten-free small whole grain. The nutritious value of this tiny version of the famous quinoa is well-known. It has been a staple in Peru for almost 4,000 years and is about the size of a poppy seed.

Kiwicha is popular for a variety of reasons, including its antioxidant content, which makes it an anti-aging meal. Because it includes all 10 necessary amino acids and is high in protein, it is referred to as a super meal. Cooked kiwicha has almost 10 grams of protein per cup. Wheat, corn, and milk all have less protein than this. Furthermore, kiwicha includes lysine, an amino acid required for the formation of all proteins in the body.

One cup of cooked grain has over 5 grams of dietary fiber, which is over 20% of a woman's daily fiber requirement. As you may be aware, fiber aids in the prevention of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Fiber aids in the elimination of wastes and toxins from the body, as well as weight loss.

A full cup of cooked kiwicha contains just 251 calories and delivers the nutritious carbohydrates you need to keep active. Excessively restricted diets might deprive you of the minerals and nutrients you require to be alive. Kiwicha is high in fiber, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and manganese, making it ideal for anybody looking to reduce weight.

Kiwicha contains phenolic acids, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which are all strong in antioxidants and assist in restoring youthful vigor. It also includes squalane, which has been shown to reduce LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides while acting as an anti-cancer agent.

Kiwicha has even been chosen for astronauts' diets because of its high nutritional content, while Amaranth has been cultivated in space since 1985, blooming in space during the shuttle Atlantis' orbital voyage.

Kiwicha can be consumed as a cereal, a side dish, in salads, or popped and eaten like popcorn. Popped kiwicha can also be used as a garnish for other meals and in casseroles. Kiwicha is simple to make and only takes a few ingredients. Popped kiwicha is a fantastic gluten-free snack that also works well as a post-workout snack.

What You Will Require:
  • 1/2 to 1 cup kiwicha, washed
  • A quarter teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon oil (vegetable)
Making Instructions:
  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 12 teaspoons of vegetable oil to the mixture.
  3. . Add approximately 14 cups of grain to the pan, just enough to cover the bottom. As the grains explode, stir them with a wooden spoon. Kiwicha grains change color from dark yellow to white in a striking way.
  4. Remove the grains from the pan and let them cool on a dish after they've mostly popped.
  5. Season with salt and serve.
Karen Ficarelli is the creator and CEO of Fitness4Her.com, a women's fitness blog, diet, and exercise program. Karen, a mother of three, understands how difficult it is to fit everything into a hectic schedule. Karen is a fitness author, personal trainer, Pilate instructor, sports nutritionist, fitness model, wife, and mother who is committed to assisting other women in achieving their fitness objectives. She understands that the desire to have a healthy, thin, and toned physique is as essential as any other goal a woman might have. Karen, on the other hand, recognizes that in order to realize a dream, one must first believe in it.

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