Sunflower seed is the seed of sunflower, which is mainly produced in temperate and alpine regions. Harvest in autumn and dry it for later use.
Nutritional value and dietotherapy function of sunflower seeds
Chinese medicine believes that sunflower seeds are sweet and flat, and have the effects of moistening the intestines, relaxing bowels and strengthening the spleen. Modern nutrition believes that sunflower seeds have the following nutritional components and dietotherapy effects-
90% of the fat contained in sunflower seeds is unsaturated fatty acid, of which flax oleic acid can be as high as 55% ~ 70%, and flax oleic acid is an essential fatty acid for human body. It is one of the basic nutrients that constitute cells, and it can also help the human body to regulate metabolism, keep blood pressure stable and lower blood cholesterol.
Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, which can prevent over-oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids, activate capillaries, promote blood circulation, and achieve anti-oxidation and anti-aging effects.
Sunflower seed can be said to be a comprehensive nutritional supplement, because its content of protein, fat and sugar is quite uniform, and the quantity and quality of protein contained in it can be comparable to that of ordinary meat.
Sunflower seeds contain vitamin B3, which can enhance memory and prevent cancer, depression, insomnia and cardiovascular diseases.
Carotene contained in sunflower seeds, once absorbed by human body, can be converted into vitamin A, which can prevent chapped skin, night blindness and anti-cancer.
Sunflower seeds are recognized as hairdressing food. Sunflower seeds are abundant in Xinjiang, and the petals of Uygur girls are long and black, which can prove that sunflower seeds are healthy food for hairdressing.
Sunflower seeds contain more potassium than bananas and oranges. People who drink regularly and love sweets and coffee are prone to potassium deficiency, so they should be supplemented appropriately.
Nutritional value and dietotherapy function of sunflower oil
Sunflower seed oil is extracted from sunflower seeds, and its oil output is second only to soybean oil, which is the main edible oil in Eastern European countries. The Japanese regard sunflower seed oil as healthy oil and treat it as a gift to each other. In recent years, Taiwan Province Province only began to manufacture, which is widely popular.
Sunflower seed oil is a kind of edible oil with high nutritional value because of its yellow color, fragrant smell and low melting point. Moreover, sunflower seed oil does not smoke at high temperature, which is most suitable for frying food and making western-style cakes, shortening and margarine.
Because sunflower oil is extracted from sunflower seeds, it has the same effect as sunflower seeds, especially in preventing arteriosclerosis and hypertension, which is very popular among modern housewives.
Pre-meal health reminder
Eating too much sunflower seeds can easily increase the burden on the liver, form fatty liver or liver dysfunction, and can cause cirrhosis or liver necrosis in severe cases.
Protein in sunflower seeds can inhibit testicles. If men eat too much, it will cause pills to shrink and lead to infertility. It is suggested that men of childbearing age should not eat more.
In the process of making sunflower seeds, spices such as cinnamon, pepper and fennel will be added. Eating too much will stimulate the stomach and reduce appetite, especially for the elderly and children.
Sunflower seed oil contains a small amount of oxygenated fatty acids, so its oxidation stability is poor. When storing, direct sunlight must be avoided to avoid oxidation and deterioration.
Although sunflower seed oil has the characteristics of no smoke at high temperature, it is not suitable for frying at too high temperature and is not resistant to long-term storage.