{"id":164293,"date":"2022-12-07T15:47:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T15:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=164293"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:33:40","slug":"poha-uses-benefits-side-effects-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/poha-uses-benefits-side-effects-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Poha: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Poha<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Poha<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Poha for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Poha?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Poha<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to take with Poha<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Medicines<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Indian food map boasts a wide variety of mixtures and savoury snacks. Looking closely, you might find poha or flattened rice in most of them. These snacks are good to munch on as tea-time snacks or while watching movies or games. However, it is important to know what goes inside our bodies!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poha is also known as flaked rice. It is made from rice (Oryza sativa) <\/em>and is one of India\u2019s major food products. It is crunchy in texture and is available in various thicknesses as thick, medium, thin and very thin. Poha is one of the main items used as a breakfast in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Rajasthan. It is also used in various important religious ceremonies performed in India^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Let\u2019s find out in detail about poha.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Poha<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The nutrients in poha are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy<\/strong>: 333 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 76.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 6.67 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 6.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 67 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 1.2 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNutrients present in 100g of poha<\/strong>^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Properties of Poha<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Poha might have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might help lower cholesterol levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have cardio-protective properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might act as a high-energy source.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help in lowering blood pressure.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have antioxidant properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be good for digestion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be helpful against cancer.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Poha for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPoha, also known as flattened rice or flaked rice. When rice undergoes processing, it loses some of its nutrients. The process of flaking might alter the content of phosphorous, phytin and dietary fibre, but the iron and calcium content does not change ^{3<\/sup><\/a>. So, poha might have the following potential uses:\u00a0<\/p>}
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