To lose weight even faster, add kasha to your diet. This quick-cooking groat (it simmers for 15 minutes) is commonly eaten in Eastern European countries as a hot cereal. It’s also used as an ingredient in cakes, cookies, muffins, soups, salads and burgers. The benefit? Kasha delivers a dose of magnesium, a mineral that improves your resilience to stress. The super carb can be found in health food stores and some supermarkets. Here’s an easy cookie makeover, transform oatmeal cookies by replacing 2/3 of the oats with kasha, which adds a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch while keeping the texture chewy.
