Is Poha A Good Breakfast ? This Is What Nutritionists Have To Say
Poha is one of the most common and likeable breakfast option in most Indian homes. Before a few years ago, when the Indian market started to be saturated with so-called ‘healthy’ grains from other countries like oats and quinoa, poha was traditionally one of the most popular breakfast foods in India, and no one ever considered it to be bad. Call it the product of their creative marketing or just our poor luck, but all of a sudden, the foods that we ate for our regular breakfasts were unhealthy. However, there is a shift in the air that can already be detected on the horizon, and it is being fueled by the advocacy of prominent nutritionists in favour of the indigenous breakfast choices. Poha, despite its lowly reputation, maintains a place among the most nutritious choices available for breakfast because of the following reasons:

1. Rich in carbohydrates
Poha is made up of approximately 76.9% carbs, 23.1% lipids. Because your body requires energy in the form of carbohydrates first thing in the morning, this is an excellent choice for breakfast.

2. Protein in accompaniment
The traidional poha always has peanuts in it. This simple addition makes poha a protein rich food too.

3. Good for heart health
Curry Leaves are a must for anyone who is making poha. Curry leaves are known to be beneficial for your heart. Also, very less oil is needed to prepare poha. This means less cholesterol and heart happy!

4. Vitamin C
Poha is incomplete without the zing of lemon juice sprinkled on it in generous quantities. This means that poha is also a good source of Vitamin C for anyone who eats it regularly.

5. Easy on the stomach
Unlike butter-laden toasts or breads, poha is easily digested by the body. As a result you do not feel bloated or sleepy while working in your office or studying post breakfast.

So don’t worry, just pick up a plate and start eating your all time favourite breakfast poha.