Steemians friends, currently with the economic situation that Venezuela is going through, there are different alternatives that many people are currently applying to have a healthy diet for them and their family, since commercial products are sometimes very expensive and sometimes are not very accessible, from there, many Venezuelans use their creativity to find food alternatives that provide nutritional values ​​and are also at hand, hence, that the Pira is a resource provided by nature, since it is a wild plant that is born very easily, has good flavor and is rich in vitamins, minerals and other essential substances so that our body stays healthy.

The pyre, whose scientific name is Amaranthus dubius, is a species of the phanerogams; In my country it is known as the poor man's food, it has other names like amaranth, huautli, bledo, purple attack, piguicha, coimi, quinoa, among others; Its origin is very old; It is said to be approximately seven thousand years old and was used by ancient civilizations such as the Aztecs, Mayans and even the Carib Indians for being a 100% medicinal and very nutritious plant. There are 70 species of this wild grass, in my country only 8 are known.

You can consume your stems, leaves and seeds from the pyre, and it is very versatile at the time of cooking since you can prepare it, in stews, creams, pastas, salads, tortillas, drinks and even sweets. Particularly in my house they prepare a delicious pita cake that is very delicious and we enjoy it as a family.

This plant is rich in folic acid, phosphorus, calcium, iron, niacin, vitamins such as A, B2, B1, B2 and C; It also has many essential amino acids and proteins. What's more, it is said to be as nutritious as spinach. Not satisfied with this, the pyre has many properties for health, since it is an energizing plant, it is used to make infusions to fight anxiety, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, arthritis, hemorrhages, eliminate parasites, migraines, and it is even a powerful stimulant of brain activity.

Friends steemit, I invite you to grow this plant because it is very simple, you just have to water a few seeds in a pot or transplant another plant and I assure you that it will spread very soon, in this way, you will be able to enjoy all its benefits. I also insist that you open your mind and leave the prejudices of considering a plant that is only consumed by the most vulnerable social classes, on the contrary, I think we should all take advantage of its nutritional value and propagate how wonderful the pyre is for our body.

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The photos are my responsibility

This photo shows the pyre, which is a small plant with broad leaves and white spikes.

In this photo I show the homemade pie, combined with a little cheese and béchamel sauce, it is delicious and its taste is similar to spinach.