Halva was invented in Iran in the 5th century BC. In the countries of the East, it is made from any products: wheat, corn, semolina, carrots, etc. In Russia, several types of halva are produced - sunflower, nut, sesame (tahini), peanut, combined, with the addition of vanilla or glazed with chocolate.
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The benefits of peanut halva
Peanut nuts, which are the basis of the peanut halva recipe, contain vitamins A, B, E, which are simply necessary for children and adults to grow, for the work of the cardiovascular system, to strengthen immunity and improve memory. Nuts bring great benefits to the body - they activate the activity of the brain, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and saturate the body with useful substances: a small piece of halva contains half the elements of the periodic table.
When buying, pay attention to the appearance of halva, if there is a dark coating on the surface, its shelf life has come to an end. High-quality halva is dry, has a layered-fibrous structure, does not bite and does not bite on the teeth.
Peanut halva contains folic acid, so it will be useful for pregnant women. This delicacy will also help sports fans - there is a lot of protein in it, almost as much as in meat. Actively acting proteins can help build muscle. It will be useful to use peanut halva in the autumn-winter time - it will help to cope with a depressive state and will cheer you up.
Can I give peanut halva to children?
The ingredients for making peanut halva are natural, so a healthy treat can be given to children over 5 years old. It is better for babies not to give this sweetness, as its small pieces can get stuck in the teeth or injure the mucous membrane. A small child may choke on halva.
Since it is very high-calorie - 100 g contains 502 kcal, too much of this delicacy is contraindicated for the baby, especially if he is prone to fullness. It is enough to give the child 10-15 g halva per day and it is better not every day. When collecting a child for school, instead of sweets, you can put a little halva with him. Thanks to this product, the child will be active and not hungry for a long time.
You can not give halva to children who have allergic reactions to sweets.