The Indian Power Breakfast ‘Poha’

Poha is a breakfast dish made of beaten rice. It can be prepared very easily and is highly nutritious as a lot of veggies can be added to it. It is almost a staple breakfast item in many parts of the country. As this food is light on the stomach and is generally served in small quantities, & it may help you in pursuing a healthy lifestyle.

• Eating poha regularly can prevent iron deficiency or anemia as it contains 20 mg of iron in every 100g raw rice flakes.
• Since poha is gluten free, it can be consumed by those allergic to wheat products.
• Break-fast is the right time to consume poha rice since it has about 76.9% of carbohydrates and 23.1% of fats.
• It aids in stabilising blood sugar levels as poha is rich in Vitamin B1.
• Poha can be easily digested by your body. So eating it in breakfast will never make you feel bloated for the rest of the day.
• Poha is considered to be a great meal option for diabetics as it promotes the slow release of sugar into the bloodstream.

You can also add peanuts and sprouts to make it tasty and protein-rich.

Poha is a quick, easy and a healthy option for breakfast. You can add various vegetables to make it healthier.

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