Health Benefits Of Eating Beaten Rice Or Poha

Poha, also known as beaten rice is light and filling for the stomach. It is one of the most popular breakfast options. Poha is a perfect balance between taste and health, it is a much-loved food in India. It is rich in iron and probiotics.

Here are some amazing health benefits of Poha:

Iron-rich food:

Pregnant or lactating women are at high risk of gestational anemia and are often advised to eat softened poha. The reason is that poha is rich in iron and adding some lemon juice to your bowl of poha can help your body absorb the iron better.

Good for gut health:

Poha is good probiotic food because it is made by parboiling paddy and then drying it out in the sun for a while. Then the dried product is beaten flat to make Poha. The finished product has undergone fermentation and thus, it retains microbial flora from the partially digested carbs and proteins which is very good for gut health.

A good source of instant energy:

Poha is a good source of healthy carbohydrates. It is made up of 76.9 percent of carbohydrates and about 23 percent of fats. These healthy carbohydrates provide energy to the body to carry out its daily function and thus, it is great breakfast food.

Good for weight loss:

If you are looking for weight loss, Poha can be a good choice. Adding some vegetables can make it more nutritious. Poha is healthy as well as tasty.

Easy digestible:

Poha can be easily digested and is also light for the stomach. Poha will keep you full for longer and will never cause bloating as well.

May help to stabilize blood sugar:

Poha is rich in fiber and promotes a slow and steady release of sugar into the bloodstream which helps to prevent any sudden spikes in blood sugar levels. Poha is considered a good choice for diabetics.

These are the health benefits of Poha. To know more about a healthy diet contact a diet coach or nutritionist.

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Nutritionist & Diet Coach

1. Anita Sahu - Nutritionist & Diet Coach - Utopia Life Coach & DP's Cuisine Restaurant in Siliguri, West Bengal, India.