For Kubbra Sait, Upma May Be ‘Concrete’ But Here Are Its Lesser-Known Benefits

Sacred Games’ actress Kubbra Sait has recently caught attention in the new reality show "Rise & Fall," streaming on Amazon MX Player. The show brings together celebrities in a competitive space where food, comfort, and emotions often clash. In a recent episode, Kubbra caught everyone’s attention when she described a plate of upma as “concrete.” While Kubra might not be a fan, upma is a breakfast staple for many and carries many health benefits that often go unnoticed. Read ahead to explore some of these lesser-known advantages of this humble dish.

Why Did Kubra Call Upma ‘Concrete’?

 

 

 

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In a candid Instagram reel shared during the show’s run, Kubra revealed her irritation at the low-quality foods available in the show. The 42-years-old actress said, “It’s such a dumb thing to cry about, but I actually hate it,” referring to upma, which she called “concrete.” Kubra shared that she never loved consuming upma, not even as a kid and that she is forced to consume upma on a regular basis during the show. The reel presented a sharp contrast between the life that Kubra lived before the show of enjoying delicacies around the world, and her present time, where plain meals such as upma predominate.

The post, captioned “Look what made me CRY. UPMA,” struck a humorous yet relatable chord with fans. Still, while Kubbra may not be a fan, upma is far from an unhealthy choice. In fact, prepared the right way, it can be one of the most balanced and wholesome meals.

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The Lesser-Known Benefits of Upma

Upma is a South Indian breakfast preparation that consists of semolina (rava/sooji) as the main ingredient. It may look plain, but it has a number of hidden advantages that can render it more than a fast meal:

• Complete carbohydrates: It is rich in complex carbohydrates that give you prolonged energy and keep you fuller longer without spiking your blood sugar.
• Low in bad fats: Cooked using very little oil makes it a heart friendly meal.
• Easy to digest: Mellow cooked upma is mild to the stomach and is therefore good to children, the aged or during time of sickness.
• Lightly health-alterable: Adding vegetables, such as beans, peas, and carrots, or nuts, such as cashews, increase its vitamin, fibre, and protein content.
• Speedy and easy to make: It takes less than 15 minutes to cook and can be spiced with spices, curry leaves or made even tangy with tomatoes to appeal to various tastes.
• Comfort food aspect: Upma is a common, homely food and it has a comforting touch on most homes that have their culture and emotional support.

Thus the bland one may not appeal to all, but a colourful, vegetarian-stuffed upma can be tasty and a healthy meal to start the day.

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Conclusion

The fact that Kubbra Sait described upma as a concrete dish might not have been taken seriously, however, it also led to the discussion of health and taste. Not all food will be interesting to all the individuals, particularly during a tense event such as a reality show. But there is more than just the taste and upma has lots of advantages that put it on the menu. It can turn concrete, with a touch of ingenuity, into comforting--and even a force-power of nutrition.