Poori to can be beneficial for health

By:Rohtki Arora, Updated: Jan 17, 2022 | 19:04 IST
Poori
One of the very popular breakfasts served across India is poori. It is also eaten as a snack or light meal at times. Poori is usually served with savory vegetables or dal curry or with a simple potato curry. Poori is eaten with sweet dips too.
For example, poori and aamras is a famous South Indian delicacy. In general, poori is also served during special celebrations or pujas as they a filling and loved by all.
Poori originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is easily prepared with basic ingredients available in all Indian kitchens. These are flour, oil, water and salt. Pooris can be made in many varieties like stuffed ones, plain, crispy or soft.

Health Benefits of Poori:
Poori is generally prepared with whole wheat flour, which is rich in phosphorus, which helps to build our bones.

  • It may help to build bones.
  • It may help to gain weight.
  • It may increase red blood cells.
  • It may promote good digestion.

Nutritional Benefits of Poori:
44gm has the following nutritional composition.

NUTRITIONAL FACT
 MEASURE%(DV)
Calories
 141
Fat
 15%
Cholesterol
 0%
Sodium
 4%
Potassium
 2%
Carbohydrates
 7%
Fiber
 7%
Protein
 0%
Vitamin A
 0%
Vitamin C
 0%
Calcium
 1%
Iron
 3%

  • It may promote against cold and cough.
  • Zinc enables body to fix skin problems.
  • Stuffed pooris are loaded with fiber.

Key Health Benefits of Poori:
1. Helps Indigestion: Poori’s basic ingredient is wheat flour, which is a good source of natural fiber. Fiber helps in digestion and maintains regular bowel movements.

2. Helps in pregnancy: Poori contains generous amounts of folic acid which are important for a healthy pregnancy. It also helps in the development of teeth and bones.

3. Protects nervous system: Poori has vitamin B1, which protects the central nervous system, helps in sugar digestion, and helps produce red platelets.

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