Poha is famous not only in Indore but all over India. Most people like to eat poha for breakfast. Poha is also very easy to make. Poha is not only tasty but also beneficial for the body. Celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija shares health-related information on her Instagram handle. Let us know from them only about the benefits that the body gets from eating Poha.
Gut health
Poha is parboiled and then dried in the sun after this poha is made by flattening. This process involves fermentation, in which carbohydrates are digested, which is beneficial for gut health. Stomach problems start when gut health is bad. They start having problems like indigestion, and acidity. That's why you should eat poha.
Control blood sugar level
Diabetes has become a common problem due to poor diet and lifestyle. People suffering from sugar should take special care of their diet. Eating poha keeps blood sugar levels under control, as poha is rich in fibre, which slows down the flow of sugar in the bloodstream.
Protect against anemia
Due to the lack of blood in the body, many types of problems start happening. That's why you should include iron-rich foods in your diet. Do you know that iron is found in Poha? Anemia becomes a disease due to a lack of blood. If you are a pregnant woman then you must consume Poha. Poha will be beneficial for not reducing hemoglobin in the body during pregnancy. Not only is this but eating poha during periods also beneficial.
Weight will be less
Nowadays increasing weight has become a serious problem. Due to obesity, the body gets various diseases. That's why it is said that weight should be controlled. Weight should be according to age. If you have tried various methods for weight loss, then this time you should make Poha a part of your diet. Poha is low in calories, due to which fat is not formed in the body. Also, fibre is found in poha, which keeps you full for a long time. In such a situation, when you do not eat much food, then the weight will also not increase.
To lose weight, you should only consume a quarter plate of poha. Also, you don't need to eat poha only for breakfast. You can have poha as a snack during the evening.
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