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Who doesn’t want to eat Gajar Ka Halwa?: Are you also enjoying the taste of carrot halwa every day? Know what are the side effects of eating carrot halwa and who should avoid it.

With the arrival of winter, carrot halwa is made in almost every home. Hot carrot halwa tastes great when eaten cold. Made with red carrot, pure ghee, milk and sugar, this dish may be delicious, but it can also cause health problems for some people. Patients suffering from diabetes, heart disease, obesity and fatty liver should be especially careful while consuming carrot halwa.

Dangers of eating carrot pudding

Dr. Alok Joshi (Joshi Diabetes and Heart Clinic, Rohini) explains that carrots are rich in nutrients, but when added in large quantities of sugar, mawa and ghee, it becomes a high-calorie and high-sugar food. Carrot halwa can rapidly raise blood sugar levels in diabetics, leading to uncontrolled diabetes. Similarly, excess ghee and mawa can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease.

Who should avoid carrot pudding?

Also, eating carrot halwa regularly or in large quantities can lead to weight gain. Obesity itself can lead to problems like high blood pressure, heart attack and insulin resistance. People with weak digestion or acidity may also experience heaviness, gas and indigestion after consuming it.

How much carrot pudding can you eat?

This does not mean that carrot halwa is completely poisonous, but blindly consuming it as “healthy” can be harmful. If you must eat it, eat it in small amounts, with less sugar and less ghee, and rarely. If you have diabetes or heart problems, you should avoid it completely. Always consult a doctor before adding any sweet treats to your diet.