Can sweets be good for health? It turns out that! Doctors say they are distinguished from other sweets in their nutritional value because they are made from nuts or seeds. Let’s find out how special this Eastern cuisine dessert is.
Chalva: Health benefits
This traditional sweets have several important benefits:
- Contains fat contains polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-9) whose body cannot produce itself
- Have vitamins E and B complexes
- Provides the body with potassium and magnesium
- Has antioxidant properties that slow down aging processes
- Have valuable protein and amino acids
- Vegetable fibers help regulate digestive system activity
The types of halva and their properties
Sunflower halva
Traditional and often home -made chants are characterized by:
- Abundant composition of Group B and F Group
- Positive effects on heart activity
- The ability to lower cholesterol in the blood
- By stabilization of intestinal acidity
Peanut halva
This species of halva is particularly valuable because of:
- Folic acid that promotes cell renewal
- A positive effect on the cardiovascular system
- Silicon strengthening bones, cartilage, teeth and tendons
- Cancer preventive properties
Who should avoid halva?
Although the halva has many positive properties, it is not suitable for everyone. They should avoid:
- People with type II diabetes due to high levels of sugar
- Overweight
- Allergic to peanuts
- Patients with gastrointestinal and liver disease
It is high in calorie, so it is important to control its consumption:
- Recommended daily rate – not more than 30 grams
- It is best to eat in the morning or in the first half of the day
- It is advisable to combine with unsweetened green tea
The chalva is distinguished from other sweets in its nutritional value and beneficial properties. However, as with all sweets, it is important to keep in mind moderation. Used in moderation and in terms of individual health characteristics, halva can be not only a delicious but also a health -friendly dessert.
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