Halva, the benefits and harms of which will be considered in this article, is nothing more than an oriental delicacy, which is known throughout the world. Her homeland is Persia (present-day Iran). It is a fact that in many Asian countries it is made exclusively by hand. It is believed that only in this way halva can turn out really tasty and healthy. This product came to Russia quite late (somewhere in the early twentieth century), but gained popularity very quickly. Today in our country halva will not surprise anyone. Halva, the benefits and harms of which will be described here, is made from sunflower seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds and much more. Each of its species has some specific properties.
Halva: benefit and harm
This product is worthy of describing all its properties in detail. Before talking about the usefulness of a halva of a certain type, you should talk about its benefits in general.
Of course, it can help people with many diseases, but the benefit of halva is that it is very tasty and can bring a lot of joy to both a child and an adult. In general, any halva, as a rule, has the following useful properties :
- it contains many vitamins that a person needs for a normal existence;
- The proteins and fats contained in it are perfectly absorbed by the body;
- regular use of it in combination with sports leads to the fact that the body is overgrown with muscles;
- About the frequent use of this product, the risk of cancer is significantly reduced.
If we consider all its main varieties separately, it should be said that:
- Peanut halva contains an incredible amount of folic acid, which favorably affects our organisms, contributing to the renewal of cells, thereby prolonging our youth. The vitamins contained in peanut halva do not allow free radicals to destroy our body. There is reason to believe that this variety of the described sweet product prevents various heart diseases and also fights tumors;
- Pistachio halva is quite rare, but not all have tried it. It is very tasty and extremely sweet. It is also worth noting that this product has all the beneficial properties of pistachio nuts;
- sunflower halva is the most common variety of the described product (in any case, in our country). It is believed that it normalizes the nervous system, and also positively affects the work of the heart. Also, scientists were able to prove that stabilizes the acidity of gastric juice;
- Sesame (tahini) halva is an exquisite food product that gourmets really appreciate and love. It has an incredible amount of minerals, vitamins and other substances useful to humans. This product miraculously affects the respiratory system, protects the intestines from cancer, and also strengthens the musculoskeletal system.
We talked about the benefits, which means it is time to talk about the dangers of this sweetness. First of all, it is worth noting the fact that halva is an incredibly sweet product. Of course, regular use of it in the most negative way affects the condition of our teeth. In other words, it should be eaten in moderation, but children should only be given on special occasions.
It also affects the health of those people who have a stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer. Halva can cause allergies and inflammation of the mucous membranes. There is reason to believe that the products from which halva is produced absorb harmful substances from the environment. This means that you should not buy halva from anyone, but save when choosing.
Halva, the benefits and harms of which have been considered, will never lose its popularity, as many love it with all its heart. Of course, it can do much harm, but nothing bad will happen if you use it correctly.