Ashura, which is cooked in almost every home during the month of Muharram, is an important value with many meanings for us... It is also a rich food that is known as the symbol of abundance and abundance and has survived from centuries ago to the present day. In short, the best proof that a dessert is not just a dessert...
Aşure, prepared with more than 15 varieties from the group of grains, legumes, fresh and dried fruits, and oilseeds, varies from region to region in terms of its preparation and ingredients. . It is a dessert rich in energy and protein, containing minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus and vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E. It can be considered equivalent to meat, especially in terms of protein quality. For this reason, it is an important food that can be preferred by children in the age of growth and development, individuals with high daily energy needs, and lactating mothers who want to increase the amount/quality of milk. Because it contains high calories, it should be consumed in the amounts recommended by a doctor or dietician for those who have weight problems and chronic diseases.
Aşure, prepared by sweetening it with molasses instead of sugar and increasing the amount of dried fruits in it, has a lower energy amount and is suitable for people with anemia. In addition, it is especially ideal for children and young people who want to increase their school success. It contributes significantly to relieving constipation and indigestion problems as it contains high-fiber and low-glycemic index foods such as legumes, as well as fruits that accelerate bowel movements such as figs and dried apricots. Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet has a positive effect on blood sugar levels. For this reason, Ashura is a dessert that affects blood sugar levels slowly and can keep you full when consumed. It has approximately the same energy as a slice of cake, but cream cakes raise blood sugar very quickly and also have a negative effect on blood fats. Ashure does not have a negative effect on blood fats because it does not contain saturated fatty acids.
It is a good protein source for individuals who have adopted a vegetarian diet, as it does not contain animal-derived nutrients, and the omega 3 source oilseeds added to it. due to heart and It has protective effects on vascular health. Although it varies depending on the amount of ingredients put into 1 bowl of Ashura, it contains an average of 300 - 350 kcal of energy, 8-10 grams of protein, 3-5 grams of fat, and 80-90 grams of carbohydrates.
Due to the fact that it does not contain fat compared to sherbet dumplings. Since its energy content is low, it is also suitable to consume it as a snack in controlled amounts. Due to its high sugar content, especially diabetic individuals should be careful and choose those prepared with diabetic sweeteners. In addition to its delicious taste, Ashura is rich in nutritional values and is one of the best examples of the rule of dietitians that "every food group should be consumed at every meal".
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