Composition and useful properties of sunflower seeds.
- The sunflower seed contains a large amount of vegetable oil and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E). Seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which lower the level of cholesterol in the blood, which is far from useful for the body.
- Seeds, used in food before meals, reduce appetite, thus do not allow you to consume fatty foods in large quantities. Because of this property, sunflower seeds, as an integral part, have become part of many diets.
- In the seed of sunflower contains a very large number of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. A lot of them and vitamins, which have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, hair and nails. The consumption of seeds helps normalize the acid-base balance in our body.
- In the seeds of sunflower contains a huge amount of microelements necessary for the body, such as iodine, zinc, iron, calcium and fluoride. Even with prolonged storage of sunflower seeds, the content of vitamins and microelements in them remains in full volume.
- Seeds of sunflower can serve as prevention of vascular and cardiac diseases (atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, hypertension). They will be equally useful in diseases of the gallbladder, kidneys, liver and pancreas, since the protein of the seeds contains amino acids, so necessary and useful for the body.
- Sunflower seeds are protected from oxidation by their shell, so seeds that are purified by hand, than those purchased without peel, will be more useful.
- In addition to the necessary microelements and vitamins, the seeds contain folic acid and vitamin B6, which are no less useful for the body.
- Grinded seeds are good for use as a body scrub. Such a scrub will cleanse from keratinized cells, contribute to its moisturizing, nutrition and rejuvenation. Periodic consumption of seeds will have a beneficial effect on the general condition of nails, hair and skin.
- Consuming seeds, cleaning them, helps to calm nerves and can even prevent the appearance of neuroses, feelings of irritation and anxiety, and also a depressed mood.
- According to the magnesium content, the seed of the sunflower bypasses rye bread six times.
- Such a microelement necessary for the body, like calcium, contains seeds in the same amount as in dairy products.
- Seeds are a good remedy for heartburn. The desired result can be expected after a handful of eaten seeds.
- Due to the high content of vitamin E, sunflower seeds positively affect the reproductive system of both women and men, as well as male potency.
- Zinc, contained in the seeds of sunflower, gives shine to the hair and promotes their strengthening. It is recommended on an empty stomach to eat a handful of sunflower seeds every day.
- If you are driving, the seeds will be a good way to get rid of sleepiness.
Negative properties of seeds.
- Sunflower seeds themselves are very high in calories, as they contain a lot of carbohydrates and oils. If to compare, then half the glass of seeds by caloric content equals to two portions of rice or a whole chocolate bar. The rule is the use of two tablespoons of sunflower seeds a day.
- With a long process of frying, most of the vitamins and nutrients are lost, so it is recommended to dry the sunflower seeds (in the oven), and not to fry. Used in large quantities, overcooked seeds can cause cancer, because as a result of the oxidation of oils, many carcinogens are formed.
- By their roots, sunflowers suck from the soil all substances in it - from beneficial to harmful. Therefore, before buying seeds, it is recommended to make sure that sunflowers were grown in ecologically clean areas. In seeds, this can be harmful to the body, like cadmium.
- Frequent loosening of seeds leads to the destruction of tooth enamel and accelerates the settling of tartar.
- Negative effects of seeds also have vocal cords, so professional singers are generally counter-indicative.
- There is also a possibility of getting an infectious disease or poisoning, because if the skin of the seeds has not been washed, then when they are luzgane, dust and dirt settles in the mouth.
Interesting facts about seeds.
- Among the workers of the circus there is the expression "Do not bite the seeds, and then all the audience will vyschealkaesh." In the circus sphere, one does not even touch this delicacy, so as not to jinx the sale of tickets and collect money for them.
- Muslims eating sunflower seeds while communicating with the interlocutor is considered a sign of bad education.
- In 2002, in connection with the arrival of Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, a ban on selling sunflower seeds was introduced in the city.
- The Reverend Feoktista lived in complete seclusion on the far-off island of Paros. All her last thirty-five years of life she prayed and consumed only seeds.
Each person determines for himself whether sunflower seeds are harmful to him or are useful. Do not forget that using sunflower seeds daily, you do not need to exceed a serving of 1 to 2 handfuls. Do not forget that it is better to dry the seeds in the oven than to fry them in a pan.
It has long been proven that seeds have useful properties, but their use should be limited in case of diseases such as stomach ulcer, gout and colitis.