Wednesday, 7 June 2023

Poha

Greetings on the occasion of World Poha Day!!



Health benefits of Poha :- 

🥗Indian nutrient dense, light breakfast made of beaten parboiled rice- Rice flakes.

🥗It's Pan-India dish.

🥗Prominently eaten in the states like-

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha, WestBengal, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala Telangana, Karnataka, TamilNadu &Goa.

🥗Easily digestible. 

🥗Has long satiety value, thus helps you feel full for a longer time. 

🥗Great probiotic as it's made by fermented parboiled paddy. 

🥗Good source of healthy carbohydrates. Rich in fibre

🥗Vital source of iron & vitamin B12 🥗Beneficial for pregnant women & children. 

🥗Prevents anemia.

🥗Good for elderly people as it's easy to digest, rich in vitamins, doesn’t cause bloating.

🥗Good weight loss diet. 

Nutritious, have high satiety value and low in Glycemic Index. 

Apart from a good breakfast it has a connection with cultural practice in Maharashtra. In some Maharashtrian families, the formal meeting of the boy and girl for marriage prospects is referred to as Kande-pohe or Chaha-pohe. There’s even a song called Kande-Pohe from the Marathi movie Sanai Chaughade.

Legends related to Lord Krishna indicate that poha is at least 5000yrs old snack.

Eat Poha...Stay Healthy!!



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