Sunflower seeds: benefits and properties
The sunflower seeds They are nuts that are consumed as companions of other foods or simply as snacking.
But we will not refer to them in this case to talk about their properties although it never hurts to say that they are rich in Vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus and fatty acids.
For those people who have a strong temperament, who are prone to get nervous in any situation and it is very difficult to combat that tension, the infusions of sunflower seeds are beneficial to control such starts.
The preparation of this infusion, consists of using the cooked and normally ground pips, pouring a spoonful of powder of these, in boiling water, then cover and leave a few minutes to rest.
To drink it, it is strained, sweetened to the taste of each one and drunk.
This infusion acts like relaxing and soothing, recommended for different states of excitement and tension that we live daily.
If you are a person who habitually consumes the popular sunflower seeds, below we indicate its main benefits and nutritional properties.
Benefits of sunflower seeds
- Heart-healthy properties: sunflower seeds are beneficial to prevent not only cardiovascular problems, but circulatory problems.
- Good for athletes: since they help to reduce the most typical injuries of the sport and the practice of physical exercise.
- Good for brain activity: they are advisable at any time of life, thanks to their high levels of phosphorus and magnesium are ideal for good brain activity.
- Ideal for the skin: thanks to its vitamin E content
Nutritional values of sunflower seeds
100 grams of sunflower seeds provide:
- Vitamins: 22 mg. of vitamin E.
- Minerals: potassium (730 mg.), Phosphorus (600 mg.), Magnesium (395 mg.) And calcium (100 mg.).
- Proteins: 28 gr.
- Carbohydrates: 8.5 gr.
- Fat: 45 gr.
