100 G Of Seeds Are Good For The Heart And Mood

Mark Velov Author: Mark Velov Time for reading: ~2 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
100 G Of Seeds Are Good For The Heart And Mood

Sunflower seeds are rich in nutrients that have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health, beauty, immunity and peristalsis.

50 grams of sunflower seeds provide the body's needs for vitamin E, one of the strongest antioxidants. Its presence in the seeds makes them a healthy food for the heart . As long as they eat in reasonable quantities, of course. Vitamin E prevents the development of atherosclerosis and helps maintain normal heart muscle function. Consumption of 100 g per day can not only prevent the accumulation of fatty plaques in the arteries, but also improve blood cholesterol levels. 


Another valuable element in sunflower is magnesium. It has the ability to soothe muscle pain, shortness of breath, fatigue. It has a beneficial effect on nervous tension and migraines. It also plays a role in controlling blood pressure. The magnesium content in the seeds provides 81% of our daily needs for it. This beneficial effect is probably due to the presence of potassium in the seed.


Due to the complex of vitamins contained in the seeds - vitamin E, D and B group (niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, folic acid, pyridoxine), sunflower seeds are not accidentally used to maintain beauty . These compositions slow down aging and nourish the skin. Consumption of seeds can have a beneficial effect not only against wrinkles , but also in overcoming acne , according to some experts. The complex also has a beneficial effect on vision.


 

With one hundred grams of seeds we get 65% of the daily needs of vitamin B6, 123% of thiamine (B1).


Other trace elements that are worth mentioning are iron, calcium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc .


About 21 out of a hundred grams of seeds are protein. They are a good source of useful amino acids such as lysine , which helps the body's defenses against certain viruses. In combination with zinc and selenium, the seeds actually provide good support for immunity. They also contain tryptophan , necessary for the synthesis of serotonin, thanks to which we can enjoy a good mood , memory and fight aggression.


As useful as the seeds are, it should not be forgotten that they carry a lot of calories. Consumption of 300 grams is equal to our daily caloric needs. Undoubtedly, when we combine them with other foods, it will affect our figure, so the amount of them must be careful.


Half of the mass of seeds is fat, with saturated amounts to 4.5 g, monounsaturated are another 19 g. The rest are polyunsaturated - the most useful for the body. The calories per 100 g of seeds are 584 - approximately as much as one chocolate. With the difference that the seeds will provide 9 g of fiber, which is 36% of our daily needs for them.

 

Seeds added to the mix in wholemeal bread really, in addition to taste, add significant health to the intestines.


Sunflower seeds are not suitable food for people with gastritis, colitis, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers. In larger quantities, they can provoke worsening of these conditions.
 

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