How many calories does one serving of Doodhi ka Halwa have?

One serving of  Doodhi ka Halwa gives 300 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 135 calories, proteins account for 32 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 130 calories.  One serving of Doodhi ka Halwa provides about 15 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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Is Doodhi ka Halwa healthy?

No, it's not healthy. Made from doodhi, sugar, mava made from full fat milk. 

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Doodhi (bottle gourd, lauki) : With extremely low levels of sodium, this vegetable is highly suitable for those with high BP. It helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and regulate blood pressure and ensures a proper blood flow to heart and they're onwards to all parts of the body. It helps prevent acidity and good for diabetics. See the 10 benefits of bottlegourd article for complete information. 

Milk and Low Fat Milk : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. Milk low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs. Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 

What's the problem?

Sugar : Sugar is also called white poison. It is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammtion of the body which will last for many hours. It will spike your blood sugar level and shut down the fat burning process. To live a healthy life, try and cut sugar which from your diet. It requires a slow and deliberate attempt to do it. Find hidden sugar in packaged foods and drinks and stop having those products. Did you know that a can of your favourite soft drink is estimated to have 1/2 cup of sugar. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Doodhi ka Halwa?

No, this recipe is not healthy. Two issues, full fat milk plus sugar usage. 

Can healthy individuals have Doodhi ka Halwa?

No, as too much sugar is used. Better to look for healthier options.

What is a healthier option to Doodhi ka Halwa?

We suggest you try low fat gajjar halwa recipe which uses dates as a sweetener and low fat milk which works well for diabetics.  

Low Fat Carrot Halwa, Healthy Gajar Halwa

Doodhi ka Halwa is high in

1. Calcium : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults. 

2. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 300 calories that come from one serving of Doodhi ka Halwa?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1 hr 30 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 30 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 40 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 51 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual