If there is a snack that never goes out of style and always makes us smile, it is the adorable and delicious sunflower seeds. These great tasting little seeds have been in our lives for a long time, and it's not hard to understand why!
We can find them as appetizers with toasted and salted shells, they can also be found without the shell, which are known as peeled pipes. In addition to its addictive flavor, numerous articles endorse its properties and health benefits :)
6 Benefits of sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are very rich in lipids and proteins, for every 100 grams of their consumption, 49.57 grams of the former and 22.78 grams of the latter are contributed to our diet. In terms of vitamins and minerals, the presence of phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin E stands out. This combination of nutrients is perfect to provide the following benefits.
1. It is an energy food
Before doing exercises or any sport, it is advisable to consume some energy food that helps achieve better results in the routine. Sunflower seeds are one of the recommended energy foods. In addition, you don't have to prepare them, just have them on hand and that's it, you can consume them along the way. Also, it is a good idea to consume this seed at the end of an intense day.
2. Stimulates brain activity
The presence of polyunsaturated fats in sunflower seeds is highly beneficial for increasing brain activity and improving memory. Its consumption is recommended for children, students and people with work activities that require brain dynamism.
3. They increase the level of good cholesterol and reduce that of bad cholesterol
The lipids mostly present in sunflower seeds are polyunsaturated (omega 3 and 6) and monounsaturated. These allow you to reduce LDL levels (known as bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (better known as good cholesterol). Sunflower oil is excellent in this benefit only surpassed by canola and safflower oil.
4. Reduces cardiovascular diseases
Sunflower seeds increase blood clotting time, reducing cardiovascular diseases. Thrombosis is one of the diseases that decreases with its consumption, as well as coronary heart disease.
5. Decreases depression
You can consume them in snacks or in powder as an adjuvant in treatments to relieve this type of mood disorder or to avoid falling into this type of disorder.
6. Improves gastrointestinal problems
The rich presence of phosphorus in sunflower seeds as well as the fiber it contains helps improve intestinal disorders. It is excellent for avoiding constipation or relieving diarrhea, and is also excellent for cleansing the kidneys.
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Now that you know all the benefits of this seed, we encourage you to try it in any of its formats. You can find this snack and many others in our snacks section.
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