{"id":1387,"date":"2024-08-17T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diet4uwellness.com\/blog\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2024-11-25T12:01:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T06:31:44","slug":"poha-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diet4uwellness.com\/blog\/poha-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"IS POHA GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>Poha for Weight Loss: What is Poha and How It Supports Your Health Goals<\/span><\/h1>\n

POHA FOR WEIGHT LOSS: <\/strong>Poha, also known as \u201cflattened rice,\u201d is a very popular breakfast option in Indian households. It is a dish made from rice cooked with little to negligible oil to produce soft rice flakes. The rice flakes are cooked with all the Indian spices and topped with peanuts and cashews. The poha is generally saut\u00e9ed with mustard seeds, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, and other spices like cumin and turmeric.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although one can add any and every ingredient one wants, potatoes and grated coconuts are some of the additional ingredients that can be added.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>IS POHA GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"IS<\/p>\n

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  1. Low in Calories: Poha is comparatively low in calories, making it a great option for breakfast. Around 100g of poha has 130-135 calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Low in Fat: Poha is extremely low in fat, making it a wonderful breakfast option for those who are aiming <\/span>for weight loss<\/span><\/strong>. It is also a healthy alternative to other high-fat and high-calorie breakfast options like puri and kachoris, which are frequent in every Indian household.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Rich in Fibre: Poha contains a substantial amount of dietary fibre, which helps maintain proper health. It keeps one full for longer durations, thus negating the possibility of overeating.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Easy to Digest: Poha is nothing but flattened rice; thus, it is very easy to digest and is assimilated into the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Rich in Nutrients: Poha is filled with essential nutrients such as iron, vitamins, and antioxidants. It is often topped with nuts and seeds, thus adding the required amount of healthy fats<\/strong><\/a> to one’s diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF POHA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    NUTRIENT<\/b><\/td>\nAMOUNT<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Carbohydrates<\/span><\/td>\n27g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Protein<\/span><\/td>\n3g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fat<\/span><\/td>\n0.3-1g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fibre<\/span><\/td>\n1-2g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Iron<\/span><\/td>\n2.5mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Calcium<\/span><\/td>\n5-10mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sodium<\/span><\/td>\n5-6mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Calories<\/span><\/td>\n130-150kcal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    <\/span>POHA RECIPE FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Ingredients for Poha to lose weight are:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n