After her vacation with Arjun Kapoor, this is just what Malaika Arora needed

Malaika Arora shared a glimpse of poha (Source: Malaika Arora/Instagram Stories)

Why have poha?

Registered dietitian Garima Goyal listed down some of the benefits

Gut friendly – Poha is very light on the gut. So those who are sick or have gut issues can safely consume poha. Its fibre content keeps you full for a longer time and also it keeps the digestive system light.

Great for anaemia – The best thing about poha is that it helps to treat anaemia as it is rich in iron. So, it is advisable for anaemic people along with pregnant and lactating women to consume it as a breakfast dish. Also, for the better absorption of iron in poha, squeeze some lemon juice on it; vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron.

Gluten-free – For those with celiac disease, poha is a great option as it is gluten-free and will not cause an autoimmune trigger.

Poha is made using flattened rice (Source: Pexels)

A great probiotic – Did you know that poha is a probiotic food? All thanks to its production process. Paddy is parboiled and then dried in the sun, after which the dried product is beaten flat to make poha. Then it undergoes fermentation which helps to maintain the gut microbiota. This makes poha a great probiotic and great for gut health, said Goyal.

Diabetic-friendly – Its high fibre content makes it a diabetes-friendly dish, too. “Due to its high fibre content, there is a slow and gradual release of sugar in the blood stream and this causes low spikes in blood sugar levels after consuming poha,” said Goyal.

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