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Is falooda healthy? A Complete Guide
Introduction to falooda
- Falooda after dinner dessert sweet drink which is popular among the south asia it’s seems like a colourful rainbow in glass. Falooda knows for its falooda ingredients toppings with nuts and dried fruits and jelly but traditional falooda has different taste.
- Falooda origin is rooted with Persia which was enjoyed in modern day of Iran but now it’s become Indian desserts which brought by Mughals from Persia and it’s transformed into street food dessert.
- There are variety of falooda like rose falooda, chocolate falooda and fruits falooda which known for its immense nourishing taste.
Nutritional content of falooda
- Falooda with basil seeds, milk, nuts and vermicelli has rich in fiber, cooling dessert for
- One glass of falooda calories ~ 400 kcal and sugar content approx. – 30 –50 g depends on ingredients of falooda.
- Traditional falooda was first introduced by Mughal by Persian influence where they use for flavouring rose syrup.
- Modern falooda make it different by adding ice cream scoops and jelly cubes, but traditional ways were the healthiest falooda recipe which also include herbs to maintain the body temperature and keep the gut health comfortable.
Healthy pros of eating falooda
- Falooda generally use desserts in the modern day and festive time which show peace with harmony and falooda is also know energy – boosting desserts with cooling properties.
- Good source of protein and calcium with sport bone and muscle health provide vitamin b complex along with healthy fats because milk in falooda and blend of nut benefits.
- Basil seeds are rich in fiber which aids digestion and prevents constipation and cooling nature of falooda make it refreshing in summer.
Health cons of falooda
Sugar in falooda could be unhealthy for diabetes considerations traditional falooda uses rose syrup while moder falooda use ice cream and sugar for sweet syrup. Which can trigger the blood sugar level.
Weight gain risk due calorie heavy desserts because falooda contains saturated fats and by regular consumption it may contribute to high cholesterol and obesity.
Those who are food sensitivities allergens by nuts and dairy you can first ask to you dietician before eating falooda as a dessert.
Tips to make falooda healthier
Reduce the sugar and replace it by natural sweeteners like honey, dates and jaggery. You can also add unsweetened fruits puree for flavour in exchange of rose syrup. Sugar is good for health at some stage but those who are diabetics patients should avoid because it triggers insulin level in blood stream.
Despite of your regular full cream cow milk, you can use plant-based milk like almond milk, oat milk and soy milk which is healthy milk options which contain low fats and sugar level it can maintain your body nutrition level.
Adding fiber rich ingredients like fruits and nuts which has healthy vitamins and minerals which balance the nutritional level, support body functioning and antioxidant benefits.
When and how often to enjoy falooda
- Moderation in desserts is necessary you can consume falooda on occasional treat or you can take this thrice a week after night meal which can cool down your body and relish you Toung taste you can also take in daytime in summer it will balance the body temperature and keep you fresh for long time.
- You can also take falooda as post meal dessert and snack option in some cases if you have better metabolism and digestion because falooda is still rich in calorie and sugar also if you are a diabetic and obesity problem then you should first ask dietician so they will understand your body and suggest accordingly.
- Serving size and homemade portion is important if you want to make falooda healthier option to reduce calorie and use additional benefits of nutrition by using fruits and nuts. You can replace sugary drinks by falooda.
Conclusion
This question is still covered that is falooda healthy so yes, it is delicious and refreshing with health friendly because it contains Sabja seeds, milk and nuts. Even this is the healthy dessert choices with balanced diet doesn’t mean if i said yes this is healthy but, in some case, it could be unhealthy if you consume it in large portion. So, if you want to enjoy desserts without guilt keep dessert in moderation and eat mindfully.
Excess sugar and refined Maida with artificial syrups make it calorie dense and less nutritious.
Yes, it is because it contains sabja seeds and nuts which is full of nutrition and avoid excess sugar and sugar syrup.
Yes, it can be if you use fruits puree and low fats milk people often make it unhealthy because of excess sugar with artificial syrup.
Sabja seeds in falooda aids digestion and relieve in acidity but too much sugar and ice cream may cause bloating or gas in stomach.
Yes, it is rich in calorie one glass of regular falooda can easily contains 400 – 500+ calories and it can be more then it is depending on ingredients that had used.
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