Poha, also known as flattened rice is a staple Indian breakfast all thanks to it being light on the stomach and filling too. The reason behind Poha holding universal appeal is that it is easy to make and when mixed with a lot of other healthy veggies it makes up for a fulfilling breakfast dish. Easy availability is yet another reason for poha being so popular across India. As the name suggests flattened rice or poha is a by-product of paddy- a type of rice. It is off-white in colour and has a very crunchy texture. Known by different names across India poha has some fascinating health benefits.
Health Benefits of Poha
Here are some very interesting health benefits of poha:
- Improves Digestion
- High in Fibre
- Rich Source of Iron
- Good Probiotic
- Gluten-Free
- Enriched with Vitamin B1
- Provides Energy
- Good for Heart Health
Nutritional Facts of Poha
Per 100g of poha comes with the following nutritional properties-
| Nutritional Fact | Measure (%DV)* |
| Calories | 333 |
| Fat | 0% |
| Sodium | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 28% |
| Protein | 13% |
| Calcium | 0% |
| Iron | 7% |
| Dietary fibre | 24% |
Other Benefits of Poha
1) For Healthy Growth of Babies: Poha is said to be good for babies. Poha is made by parboiling the rice, then flattened and dried which makes it easy to digest for the babies. Along with this poha is also packed with iron and other vital nutrients that are required for the healthy growth of the babies.
2) Better Metabolism: Poha helps fasten the metabolism process of the body by converting absorbed foot into needed energy. This in turn helps the body to remain energetic and ensures that the entire body metabolism is running well.
3) Improves Immune System: Poha has a plethora of vitamins and nutrient that ensures that the immune system of the body stays fit. Thus inclusion of poha in your regular diet can help you remain healthy and keep diseases at bay.
4) Good for Eyes: Poha is believed to be a good source of vitamin A which is said to be good for the eyes. Thus consuming poha can help you maintain good vision and healthy eyesight.
5) Good for Pregnant Ladies: Ladies during pregnancy tend to develop an allergy to certain food items that have gluten content. Poha being low on gluten reduces the risk of allergies for pregnant women.
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