Author: Mark Velov
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
Sunflower seeds contain substances useful for metabolism, muscle and general tone.
If you like to eat seeds, be sure to keep this habit. Although sunflower seeds are high in calories and high in fat, they are useful and a good option for a complete breakfast.
If you exercise regularly, seeds are one of the foods you should include in your menu. Sunflower seeds are rich in thiamine - Vitamin 1, which plays an important role in the process of energy production in the body, building muscle tissue and restoring energy balance after active physical activity.
Experts have listed the presence of more than 100 different enzymes contained in sunflower seeds. They all help maintain hormonal balance. They are especially useful for women because they help regulate the synthesis of sex hormones - estrogen and progesterone. This makes them a suitable food for premenstrual syndrome, thyroid dysfunction and the first trimester of pregnancy - especially in cases of severe nausea. They also contain vitamin B6, necessary for the formation of proteins and other metabolic processes. It is also involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, which is related to the functions of the brain and its cognitive abilities. It also plays a role in maintaining normal levels of homocysteine, the excess of which has a toxic effect, as well as in the formation of hemoglobin and the production of immune cells.
One of the great advantages of the seeds is that they are rich in magnesium, which can once again be beneficial for muscle strength and women's health. The next time you get tired of chocolate, which happens to women when menstruation is approaching or for support due to muscle strain - first, eat sunflower seeds. Of course, they will be rich in nutrients in raw form. Magnesium is valuable for heart health and is necessary for the removal of toxins formed during cell function, the activity of harmful microorganisms in the body and the protective processes against them. The intake of magnesium in the body is crucial in efforts to reduce weight and adipose tissue. Its deficiency is associated with a malfunctioning metabolic system and the development of cardiovascular problems.
Oddly enough, fatty seeds help control bad cholesterol. This is due to the saturating effect of sunflower seeds and the long release of energy after consumption, which prevents the appearance of "wolf" starvation.
There is evidence that enzymes in the seeds help prevent constipation and improve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. They stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and at the same time help to rid the body of toxins.