India, March 20 -- It's a good idea to have something more nutritious than a single piece of buttered toast or a cup of coffee to start your day. But should you have poha for breakfast? Sure, it is quick, easy, and filling (not to mention yummy), but according to Ameera Shah, executive chairperson and director of Metropolis Healthcare, 'poha is not healthy'. In a March 18 episode of Figuring Out With Raj Shamani, she explained the not-so-healthy aspects of poha. Also read | Woman shares she lost 10 kg by eating these 6 high-protein, vegetarian dishes for breakfast daily

While poha is a gluten-free option, since it is made from rice flakes, it can cause a spike in blood sugar levels. Ameera said, "You know poha is supposedly a very health...