Useful Properties Of Seeds

Ivan Red Jr. Author: Ivan Red Jr. Time for reading: ~4 minutes Last Updated: December 10, 2022
Useful Properties Of Seeds

The seeds, despite their calorie content, are also to the liking of modern nutritionists. All thanks to the fact that this category of products quickly restores strength, increases performance, improves mood and activates the body's protective functions. For your attention, there are affordable and simple types of seeds that can claim the title of superfood.

According to statistics, people rarely add plant seeds to their diet . The exception is sunflower, which is the most popular in our country. And, by the way, in the monastery chronicles of the 10th century, the " seed that brings life" is mentioned as a medicine. And it was used for colds, stomachaches, exhaustion, and even mental illnesses.

Seeds , despite their high calorie content, are also to the liking of modern nutritionists. All thanks to the fact that this category of products quickly restores strength, increases performance, improves mood and activates the body's protective functions. For your attention, there are affordable and simple types of seeds that can claim the title of superfood.

 

 

Hemp seeds

The first mention of this product can be found in the annals of 946. Our ancestors cultivated this plant and made oil from its seeds , and cloth for clothes and ropes from other parts. Specialists in healthy nutrition advise to revive an old habit. No, not to weave ropes, but to start eating hemp seeds .

Hemp seeds contain a record amount of protein, which is absorbed by more than 90%. No other product can boast of this . Also, hemp seeds have an ideal ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 acids for the daily requirement. The human body cannot synthesize these substances on its own, so it is very important to maintain their balance from the outside. The grain is also rich in B vitamins, which are responsible for the condition of nails, hair and teeth.

 

Sesame seeds

If the fairy tale "Ali Baba and 40 robbers" were translated literally, then the password to the treasured cave would be the saying: "Sesame (not seven-seven), open!" The point is that the boxes of sesame seeds are very fragile and flake easily from any touch.

But the benefits of this product are truly fabulous. The grain contains a large amount of phytosterol - a substance that prevents the formation of blood clots and destroys existing cholesterol plaques. Sesame contains many substances called sesamins, which regulate estrogen levels. And it, as you know, affects not only the work of the female reproductive system, but also the health of the heart and the condition of the skin. Also, sesame accelerates metabolism and stimulates the process of burning fat. Because of this, everyone who wants to lose weight should pay attention to the fairy seed or the bitter paste made from this product - tahini.

 

Flax seeds

In the 8th century, Charlemagne issued an unusual order: all subjects must add "golden seeds " to their diet, the order must be followed, regardless of status and income. It was about flax seeds , which supposedly saved the king of the Franks from debilitating stomach pains and a general loss of strength. Could it be true? Yes, because flax has a enveloping and anti-inflammatory effect on the walls of the stomach.

Dark brown flax seeds are no worse than golden ones. Modern medicine knows about the miraculous properties of both of these products . They help strengthen the heart and blood vessels, as they contain alpha-linoleic acid. They reduce blood sugar, lower blood pressure and help prevent breast cancer. Also, regular consumption of flax seeds has a positive effect on the work of the nervous system, memory and brain activity.

But there is one nuance. The fibrous part of the flax seed is difficult to digest, since it is better to consume the product in crushed or ground form. You can mash the seeds yourself and add them to toast or salads, or use flax flour for baking.

 

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds can claim royal status in the seed kingdom . In terms of antioxidant activity (the ability to kill free radicals), the product is not inferior even to berries, and in terms of the amount of valuable nutrients in the composition, it can compete with any fruit.

Pumpkin seeds contain carotenoids (they have an anti-carcinogenic effect), zinc, phosphorus, monounsaturated fats, and a large selection of vitamins. For example, K is a rare vitamin responsible for blood clotting. And also vitamins E and C are known antioxidants.

Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of magnesium, which is deficient in most people. And this mineral, among other things, affects the work of the entire body: bone tissue, heart, brain, muscles and blood vessels. New research conducted in 2020 also proved the potential effectiveness of the product in the treatment of depression and chronic stress. And this is a good reason to sprinkle a handful of seeds on your morning avocado toast or make homemade pumpkin milk.

 

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds do not need additional advertising. American Indians were the first to grow the plant, who considered the sunflower a gift from Tonatiu, the god of the sky and the sun. The sunflower was brought to Europe by Spanish sailors in the 15th century, and was originally grown in gardens as an ornamental plant. On the territory of the Slavic countries, the sunflower arrived only in the 17th century, and after a couple of decades it became a real hit.

Consuming sunflower seeds can be a healthy habit if done wisely. Firstly, it is better to take the seeds cleaned so as not to harm the tooth enamel, and to consume them fresh in order to preserve the maximum amount of useful substances. Secondly - to know the measure. Sunflower is very high in calories, so you should limit yourself to 1-2 tbsp. product per day. By the way, it is desirable to observe this norm when consuming other seeds .

As for the benefits, there are many. Almost the entire table of Mendeleev can be found in the composition of a sunflower seed . Calcium, potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, as well as vitamins of group B, A, D, E. Also, sunflower seeds are rich in selenium - a very important element that normalizes the work of hormones and the thyroid gland.

 

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