Sunflower seeds (bakery)

The benefits of sunflower seeds lie in their chemical composition. And in terms of the content of some substances necessary for the body, it is difficult to be equal. Eating 100 grams of fried sunflower seeds provides a daily norm of thiamine (B1), 20% of the norm of riboflavin (B2) and pantothenic acid (B5), 64% of the required pyridoxine (B6) and half the daily norm of folic acid (B9).

B vitamins are supplemented by a large amount of tocopherol. 50 grams of sunflower seeds are enough to meet the daily norm of its consumption. Tocopherol or vitamin E is incredibly important for the body as it is an important antioxidant. Such substances prevent the development of cancer and support the youth of tissues, slowing down the aging process.

The mineral composition of sunflower seeds is not very diverse, but very saturated. 100 grams of sunflower seeds contain 81-82% of the required amount of magnesium and phosphorus, 97% of the norm of selenium and copper, about 100% of the required volume of manganese and 180% of copper. The content of calcium (7,8%), iron (29%) and potassium (26%) is relatively low, but is well replenished with other common foods. And according to the amount of zinc, sunflower seeds have practically no alternatives – 42%.

A broad positive effect on the body has a vitamin B1-B9 complex, in combination with vitamins E and PP (nicotinic acid). For effective metabolism, the conversion of fatty acids and high-quality lipid metabolism, a sufficient amount of these substances is necessary. A deficiency of B vitamins is usually the cause of many cosmetic problems. Deficiency worsens the condition of hair, skin, nails, makes them brittle, dry and vulnerable. Together with sunflower seeds and oil, vitamins act to prevent such disorders.

Thanks to the large amount of magnesium, regular intake of sunflower seeds promotes calming, balancing of the nervous system, building neural connections and impulses in the body. A stably functioning nervous system mitigates the consequences of stress, illness and other negative events.

In the absence of conflicts of the body with other components, sunflower seeds can be very useful for copper deficiency in the body. The trace element is responsible for the production of hemoglobin and is therefore needed to prevent and treat anemia. Copper also needs healthy skin, as the element promotes the synthesis of natural collagen, thereby correcting wrinkles.

Dietary fiber, which is present in large quantities in sunflower seeds, also has a positive effect on the body. Low-fat, non-digestible fiber moves through the intestines and collects food debris. This involves a gentle massage of the walls of the digestive organs, which increases blood flow.

The beneficial effect of sunflower seeds on the digestive tract is also expressed in the passage of many antiseptic substances: flavonoids, organic acids, minerals, etc. This preserves and restores a healthy microflora. It is not for nothing that the sunflower is considered an excellent anthelmintic plant. Sunflower seeds also have this property, although the oil is much more effective with targeted helminth application.