Poha (1 Cup) and Tea Unsweetened (1 Mug (8 Fl Oz))

Reduce the poha portion and add more non-starchy vegetables such as peas, spinach, capsicum, carrots, or cabbage to increase fibre and slow absorption.

Pair poha with a protein source such as eggs, paneer, tofu, plain Greek yogurt, or moong dal rather than eating it alone.

Add a small serving of nuts or seeds, such as almonds, peanuts, walnuts, chia seeds, or flaxseed, to the meal.

Avoid having poha when very hungry; start with vegetables, protein, or a small handful of nuts before the poha.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if medically appropriate.

Keep tea unsweetened and avoid biscuits, rusks, namkeen, or other refined-flour snacks alongside it.