The recipe for making halva was invented in the East even before our era. At the moment, there are a huge number of varieties of this delicacy. The most popular type is considered to be sunflower halva. Adults and children are happy to eat this sweet. However, halva is not always beneficial for the body.
Halva composition
Halva is made by whipping special sugar syrup into a thick foam. Additional ingredients can be nuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cocoa and candied fruits. Each type of halva differs not only in its taste and aroma, but also in its properties.
The benefits of halva
The main composition of halva is represented by a huge amount of vitamins, useful elements, proteins and carbohydrates. The delicacy is a source of such important substances for humans as calcium, iron, phosphorus and proteins. In terms of protein content, halva can be safely equated to meat. Sunflower halva not only relieves depression, but also normalizes sleep.
Sesame halva has anti-aging properties. This effect is achieved thanks to the components contained in sesame, which are actively involved in the process of cell renewal.
Eastern sweetness has a beneficial effect on human hair and bones. This is due to the high content of amino acids. Sesame halva can boost immunity and prevent many colds.
In addition, most types of treats contain folic acid, which is why it is often recommended for pregnant women and young children. This component has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive system and the nervous system. Halva is recommended to be eaten with anemia and for the prevention of diseases of the circulatory system. A distinctive feature of oriental sweetness is that even with long-term storage, the amount of nutrients does not decrease.
The harmful properties of halva
Halva can have a harmful effect on the body in the presence of certain chronic diseases. For example, with diabetes mellitus, it is highly discouraged to eat sweets, which include molasses. Halva should be excluded from the diet with individual intolerance to nuts or sunflower seeds.
Particular care should be taken when consuming halva in chocolate. For the stomach, such a delicacy may be too heavy, so the daily allowance should be limited to one or two sweets.
Halva should not be consumed in the presence of liver disease, obesity or diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Even healthy people should not indulge themselves with this delicacy too often. In no case should you combine halva with dairy products or chocolate. Otherwise, the stomach will be seriously stressed.
Pistachio halva is not recommended for children because of its peculiar consistency, which can harm mucous membranes and cause damage to delicate tooth enamel.
