What Does Priyanka Chopra Eat for Breakfast? It’s Simpler Than You Think

Lifestyle News: Priyanka Chopra, the veteran Bollywood actress now working in Hollywood, is known for her charismatic persona and her glowing skin. The actress turned 43 on July 18 and still looks young and attractive. Popularly known as the 'Desi Girl' of Bollywood, a title which she earned back in 2008 after her dance sequence in the hit movie Dostana, the actor is also known for her love for the Maharashtrian dish poha. Poha is also a famous Indian breakfast dish made from flattened rice.

Priyanka's love for poha

She put a picture of poha on Instagram Stories in 2022 and said it "took me back to Mumbai". At the time, she was in Los Angeles with her husband, Nick Jonas, and their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. In 2023, Priyanka returned to Instagram Stories to upload a photo of herself eating poha, writing, "Thank you... for my favourite breakfast... poha for the win!"

Poha as a breakfast option

While poha reminds Priyanka of her time in Mumbai and is tasty when prepared with Indian spices such as mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts, it is also a low-calorie breakfast option.It is one of the most common breakfasts in Indian households. Poha is an easy dish to make and takes less time to get prepared.

Nutritionists approve of poha

Siva Teja Gadepalli, a dietician for Lybrate, an online medical consulting platform, told HT Lifestyle in a 2018 interview, "“Poha is very low in calories. It has about 76.9 percent of carbohydrates and 23 percent fat, which makes it one of the most ideal choices for weight loss. Apart from this, it is rich in fibre and therefore leaves you feeling full for a longer time, curbs mid-meal cravings and helps avoid overeating.”

Priyannka Aashu Singh, a dietician with Portea Medical, added, “Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre, a good source of antioxidants and essential vitamins, and gluten-free. It is known to be good for those who have diabetes, skin and heart problems. To make it protein-rich, one can add peanuts and sprouted legumes.”