Notable benefits and propertiesLavashakFor the body
Lavashak is one of the most delicious snacks, known for its sour and salty flavor, made from one or several types of fruits like plums, apples, pears, barberries, and lemons.BlueberriesandpomegranatesIt is advisable to take advantage of summer days to make homemade lavashak with various flavors that suit your taste. Aside from its amazing taste that no one can resist, lavashak also has many nutritional and therapeutic properties, which we will cover in this health section of SelMagz.SelMagzIn the continuation of our articles on edible benefits, we will introduce you to the advantages of lavashak.
Homemade lavashak or unhealthy lavashak
You may have seen colorful and delicious lavashak on the carts of street vendors and felt tempted to buy them. However, you should know that harmful additives are often used in making these types of lavashak, which lack quality ingredients, and preservatives are used excessively to prolong their shelf life. To enjoy the unique benefits of lavashak, prepare it at home while strictly following health guidelines.
Properties of lavashakHomemade and store-bought standards:
Rich in vitamins and nutrients:
Lavashak is rich in vitamins A and B. Lavashak or dried fruits contain nutrients such as fiber, minerals, phosphorus, calcium, and iron.
Combatting fatigue:
Lavashak, being rich in vitamins andnutrientspromotes health and fights fatigue and other health issues.
Helping withweight loss:
The high fiber content in lavashak helps individuals feel full longer. It serves as a better substitute for sweets and, by reducing carbohydrate and sugar intake, aids in weight loss. Lavashak, being low in calories, makes for a suitable snack, keeping you fromgaining weight.
Relief from stomach discomfort:
Consuming plum lavashak alleviates stomach discomfort and is helpful foranemia.
Relief fromconstipation::
Plum lavashak is antibacterial and antiviral, stimulating the intestines and aiding digestion. If you suffer from constipation, it is recommended to consume plum lavashak to remedy it.
Preventing urinary infections:
Consuming blueberry lavashak helps prevent urinary infections in women.
Body cleansing:
Lavashak contains natural fiber. The fiber in lavashak enhances digestion and cleanses the digestive system, preventing issues like constipation and other bladder problems.
Improving skin health:
The fiber in lavashak aids in detoxifying the body, leading to positive effects on the skin and improving skin health.
Anticancer properties:
Lemon lavashak is rich in antioxidants. The antioxidants help eliminate free radicals and rejuvenate damaged cells, offering anticancer benefits.
Eliminating kidney stones:
Lemon lavashak has strong acidic and antiseptic properties, effective for eliminatingkidney stones,allergiesandweight lossbenefits.
Reducing fever:
To reduce fever, control blood pressure andheart rate, consume barberry lavashak for relief from rheumatic and joint pain.Control of urea and cholesterol:Pomegranate lavashak is tart and delicious, helping to control urea and cholesterol, eliminate toxins, and balance bodily fluids.
Alleviating
insomnia:
:If you have sleep disturbances and irregular sleep patterns, consuming some blueberry lavashak can be helpful in fighting insomnia.Benefits and side effects of consuming lavashak during
pregnancy
Is lavashak harmful for pregnant women?Craving or desire for a specific food during
pregnancy
is quite common, and many mothers often crave sour foods and lavashak. If lavashak, qara qurut, and otherpickles
Pregnant women should read about these benefits but, as always, should not consume any food, including lavashak, without consulting their doctor.
Maintaining the body’s electrolyte balance
Lavashak contains a high amount of sodium and
potassiumand can help maintain the mother’s electrolyte balance.Preventing excessive weight gain during pregnancy:
Lavashak is cholesterol-free and low in fat, making it a healthy snack that helps prevent excessive weight gain in pregnant women.
Preventing pregnancy-related constipation:
Lavashak aids in better digestion and improves the digestive system’s function, helping to prevent pregnancy-related constipation.
Boosting the mother’s immune system:
Consuming lavashak during pregnancy strengthens the mother’s immune system and prevents
miscarriageas lavashak has antioxidant properties and is a good source of vitamins K, A, and C.Harms of consuming lavashak during pregnancy
Lavashak is often made with excessive salt, which can cause swelling in the hands and feet and increase
the mother’s blood pressure.Excessive consumption of lavashak due to its sodium and potassium content can lead to dehydration.
Eating lavashak is harmful for individuals with reflux.
Due to the bacteria in unhygienic lavashak, there can be a risk of poisoning during pregnancy.
Overconsumption of sour foods and lavashak can gradually erode tooth enamel due to their high acidity.
If you buy lavashak from outside, pay attention to the following points:
Lavashak should be hygienic:
When buying lavashak, ensure its hygiene and confirm it has the necessary health permits.
Pay attention to the physical characteristics of lavashak:
A healthy lavashak should:
be in the natural color of the fruits used in its preparation.
Have a natural smell and taste, devoid of any odors indicative of spoilage or molding.
Contain no foreign materials like pieces of skin, seeds, leaves, soil, or dirt.
Be free from live pests (such as aphids, mites, and mold).
Have uniform thickness, between 1 to 5 millimeters.
No other substances should be added to lavashak, except for the following:
Any flavoring and preservatives should not be added to lavashak. Adding edible salt (up to 2 percent maximum), sweeteners like sucrose and glucose, fruit acids such as citric acid, malic acid, and tartaric acid, and natural plant-based flavorings is allowed.
Pay attention to the lavashak packaging:
The materials used for packing lavashak should be intact, new, dry, and free of any unpleasant smells. The packaging should protect the product from moisture, pests, and spoilage factors. Each piece of lavashak should be packed individually.
The packaging of lavashak should include the product name and type, the name and address of the manufacturer, the health ministry’s production license number, the phrase “Made in Iran,” net weight in grams or kilograms, production and expiration dates, batch number, and listed ingredients.
The chemical properties of lavashak should be as follows:
Moisture content should be 15 percent;
- maximum total ash content should be 4.5 percent (apricot lavashak up to 5 percent and plum lavashak up to 7 percent).
- The remaining sulfur dioxide in lavashak made from dried fruits should be less than 200 parts per million (ppm).Maximum insoluble ash content in acid should be 0.1 percent.Maximum total acidity of lavashak based on citric acid should be 7 percent.
- PH level should be between 2.5 – 4.5.
- Make homemade lavashak:
- These days are the best time to buy colorful fruits for making lavashak. There are various types of plums in yellow, red, and purple colors with tart, sweet, and mixed flavors.
- To make lavashak, as mentioned in the kitchen section of SelMagz, you should purchase ripe, juicy plums, wash them thoroughly, and place them in a pot. Add two cups of water to the plums and place the pot over heat. Increase the flame until the water boils, then lower the heat, add salt, and mix well. Cook the plums on low heat for a longer period until they lose their shape and the stones separate when stirred.
After cooling, pour the cooked plums into a strainer placed over a suitable container and stir until only the plum stones remain in the strainer. Then lay a waxed cloth on a large tray and grease it with oil, now pour the prepared lavashak mixture onto the tray to form a thin layer. Place the tray in direct sunlight to allow the lavashak to dry properly.
Once dried, cut the lavashak with a knife or kitchen scissors and store it in a suitable plastic bag. You can also make lavashak from apricots, pears, apples, cherries, barberries, and pomegranates or you can get creative and mix all the fruits in your fridge in a pot to create a unique flavored lavashak. The fundamental steps to make all types of lavashak are similar: boiling the fruit, extracting its juice, spreading it out, and drying it under
sunshine
or in front of a fan.
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