Poha is light on the stomach and simple to digest. "It's easy on the stomach and makes you feel fuller while not making you fat." Furthermore, it is low in calories, making it an ideal weight-loss lunch!"
Digital
Desk: Poha is popular among health-conscious people
and those trying to lose weight. This simple recipe not only provides a wealth
of nutrients but also keeps you full. It also has a variety of other health
benefits.
Rice, on the other hand, is polished and
contains high quantities of arsenic. According to a survey released in
'Consumer Reports,' long-term arsenic use can cause skin, neurological system,
and lung problems.
Raw poha is low in fat
and sugar, according to dietician Mac Singh. In one of his Facebook posts-old, he
stated that adding veggies and shallow frying them does not greatly raise the
fat level, as long as the correct oil is used. The nutritionist explained five
reasons why poha is a better option than rice.
It has fibre and
healthful carbs
According to him, 100 gm of raw poha provides 70 gm of good
carbs. "Poha, unlike rice, is not polished and contains 2-4 g of fibre per
100gm serving, depending on the source and processing." Aside from being
gluten-free, it contains a high fibre content that aids with blood sugar
regulation."
Rich source of iron
The iron content of rice increases dramatically when it is made into
flattened rice or poha, according to the nutritionist. "Those who are
anaemic can include poha in their diet." This snack is high in iron, and
if eaten daily, you will never be iron deficient. "A little lemon juice in
poha helps with iron absorption," he says.
Easy to digest
Poha is light on the
stomach and simple to digest. "It's easy on the stomach and makes you feel
fuller while not making you fat." Furthermore, it is low in calories,
making it an ideal weight-loss lunch!"
Poha is high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
Poha as a meal contains vegetables like as onion and tomatoes, which are
high in vitamins and other minerals. Vitamin C is found in lemons and green
chilies.
Hidden probiotic food
Some may be surprised
to learn that poha is also a probiotic. "This is because it is made by
boiling paddy and then drying it in the sun for a few hours." Poha is
formed by hammering the dry substance flat. The microbial flora from the
partially digested glucose and proteins has been preserved because the finished
food has been fermented, which is healthy to the gut," Singh explained.
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