Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indore's obsession with Poha goes beyond breakfast. Whether it's breakfast or lunch, poha is that one dish that can be eaten anytime of the day due to its light nature.
Indore is
known for its culture, vibrant street life and cleanliness, a city known for its rich food variety and heritage; however, Poha is something the city embraces without a second thought.
In winters, it serves as a light and fresh breakfast, but in summers it becomes a light dish for brunch or lunch. However, the unhealthy backstory of these healthy breakfasts is easily ignored by many.
Many dieticians and health experts suggest not to eat poha in its signature street style form regularly due to its extreme calorie content.
Poha, which is made from flattened rice, is considered light and easy to digest, but hides a darker truth about its healthy nature. Nutritionists suggest that the way poha is made in Indore, using oils and other ingredients, significantly reduces its healthy values.
Most roadside versions contain large amounts of oil, fried sev, salty namkeen, and sometimes extra sugar through the popular poha-jalebi combination.
This can increase the calorie intake and can even cause obesity, heart-related problems, and high blood pressure issues.
Experts also note that poha is mainly carbohydrate-based
