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Sunflower seeds can be considered as a natural supplement of beneficial elements for the health of our body. They contain group B vitamins and vitamin E, and can be a healthy hunger-busting snack, both for adults and children.
✅ Ingredients: sunflower seeds.
✅ Origin: Europe
Allergens: May contain traces of PEANUTS and other NUTS.
Sunflower seeds are rich in minerals and good fatty acids, in different quantities depending on the type of seed. Like all oilseeds they are also high in calories, but in relatively moderate amounts when compared to most others.
The white and larger seeds are particularly rich in linoleic acid which is a precursor to omega 6. Excellent supply of vitamins of the group, a characteristic shared with almost all fruit seeds, in particular sunflower seeds excel in the content of B1 (thiamin), B6 and B9 (folate).
Important contribution in mineral salts particularly magnesium which is the energy source of the cells.
The first curiosity is botany, sunflower seeds are not seeds but achenes. An achene is a dried fruit that contains only one seed, if you think about it it's curious, we call dried fruit those that in many cases are edible seeds and we call seeds those that are actually achenes.
Another curiosity about the plant: normally a sunflower flower reaches a height of around 3 meters, but it can reach 6 and there is news of a record-breaking one that reached 9 meters. In reality, however, what looks like a single large flower is an inflorescence, that is, a group of flowers organized in such a way as to look like a single large flower.
The sunflower comes from South America, so it was unknown in Europe before the discovery of the new world, it seems that even the Incas the large flower remembered the solar disk and in fact it was identified with the sun god and as a symbol of royalty.
Somewhere you will read that in Greek mythology the nymph Clizia is transformed into a sunflower, but we are not talking about the Helianthus annuus but the Heliotropium, we confirm that the common sunflower was not present in Europe before the discovery of America.
In Eastern European countries they are a very popular snack, you see people munching on sunflower seeds everywhere.
Given what is written on the folate content and the well-known importance of folic acid during pregnancy, sunflower seeds can be a suitable snack for pregnant women. Thanks to the content of tryptophan, an amino acid, and magnesium they can relieve migraines.
Browning on the net we discovered that sunflower seeds are used in many recipes to enrich bread and focaccia, but there are also real dishes, including first and seconds. We chose a risotto.
Smoked risotto and sunflower seeds
Ingredients for 4 people
Preparation:
1) Bring the broth to a boil.
2) Heat the oil in a saucepan and toast the rice for a minute.
3) Cook the risotto for 18′, adding the broth a little at a time and making sure that it remains fairly fluid.
4) Quickly toast the sunflower seeds in a non-stick pan.
5) Cut the dates and provolone into cubes.
6) When the rice is cooked, stir it in with the cheese and dates.
7) Pour the rice into plates and complete with the sunflower seeds.
Recipe source: Lacucinaitaliana.it
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Sunflower seeds can be considered as a natural supplement of beneficial elements for the health of our body. They contain group B vitamins and vitamin E, and can be a healthy hunger-busting snack, both for adults and children.
✅ Ingredients: sunflower seeds.
✅ Origin: Europe
Allergens: May contain traces of PEANUTS and other NUTS.
Sunflower seeds are extremely rich in nutrients. They can be a valid support to integrate B vitamins and vitamin E into our diet, and can be a healthy snack for both adults and children.
Ingredients: sunflower seeds in shell
Origin: Europe
Allergens : nuts
The cumin plant is one of the oldest medicinal plants, it produces seeds that have a spicy flavor and a rich and singular aroma. In recent years, some research is also verifying its slimming power. The scientists involved compared the effects on overweight and blood sugar levels of the use of cumin extracts.
cumin seeds
The sesame seeds to be toasted are oilseeds, considered one of the main plant sources of calcium and are therefore useful for strengthening bones and teeth. Among other properties they help reduce cholesterol and promote digestion and more. They contain magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc and a good dose of protein.
Ingredients: sesame seeds
Gomasio is a toasted and finely chopped condiment (or pounded with a mortar) used to flavor first courses, soups, second courses, salads and sauces. It is not an excessively light dressing because sesame is an oily seed, but it is healthier than common table salt.
Black SESAME, white SESAME, unrefined salt.
Nigella Sativa, better known as black cumin, with its cumin seeds and the oil obtained from them are widely used both in cooking and in cosmetics, thanks to their numerous beneficial properties.
black cumin- nigella
Anise seeds give a unique flavor to dishes and excellent anti-bloating digestive properties, which counteract abdominal discomfort. They promote well-being after meals and stimulate the appetite. They are the basis of herbal preparations that calm coughs. As aromatic and tasty seeds, they can be used in milk for breakfast, together with muesli or in a mix of dried fruit.
Anise
Flax seeds are tasty and nutritious, rich in properties and benefits. Rich in omega3, they are also excellent as a natural remedy in case of constipation. They are also valuable foods and boast numerous beneficial qualities for the whole organism as well as the oil that is extracted from them.
Ingredients: flax seeds
Origin: Est Europe
The sesame seeds to be toasted are oilseeds, considered one of the main plant sources of calcium and are therefore useful for strengthening bones and teeth. Among other properties they help reduce cholesterol and promote digestion and more. They contain magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc and a good dose of protein.
Ingredients: sesame seeds
Annatto seeds, or achiote, give a unique color to your dishes by adding an exotic and healthy touch to your recipes. This spice also gives health benefits thanks to the content of carotenoid antioxidants, useful for the well-being of the eyes and the immune system. Furthermore, the seeds can also be used for cosmetics and as a dye for dyeing fabrics.
Organic Annatto Seeds - Achiote
Pumpkin seeds are known for their worming properties. Rich in minerals, they have a beneficial action against inflammation and cystitis. They are precious allies, because they can give us a great nutritional contribution, being rich in properties that bring benefits to the body. Excellent as a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
Ingredients: pumpkin seeds
Origin: Europe
Allergens : nuts
Pumpkin seeds are known for their deworming properties. Rich in minerals, they have a beneficial action against inflammation and cystitis. They are precious allies, because they can give us a great nutritional contribution, being rich in properties that bring benefits to the body. Excellent as a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
Ingredients: pumpkin seeds, salt.
Origin: Ukraine
Allergens : nuts
Packaging: kraft envelope with zip closure to save freshness.
The sesame seeds to be toasted are oilseeds, considered one of the main plant sources of calcium and are therefore useful for strengthening bones and teeth. Among other properties they help reduce cholesterol and promote digestion and more. They contain magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc and a good dose of protein.
Ingredients: sesame seeds
Like all oil seeds, they are a source of fat and protein but are also a reserve of manganese, calcium, Omega 6 and vitamin E. They are also used as a natural remedy for anxiety and as an anti-stress food, a feature that makes them a natural ally in alternative medicines. Finally, poppy seeds help lower blood cholesterol.
poppy seeds
Pumpkin seeds are known for their worming properties. Snack and ingredient for tasty and healthy dishes. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, because they can give us a great nutritional contribution. Excellent as a mid-morning or afternoon snack in their natural version.
Ingredients: pumpkin seeds
Origin: Ukraine
Allergens : nuts
Fennel as an officinal herb, is an excellent remedy for digestive problems, and in consideration of these beneficial virtues towards the digestive system, it can be very useful for those who have abdominal bloating and aerophagia problems herbal teas, decoctions and infusions prepared with the seeds of this vegetable.
fennel
