Caraway seeds, also known as linseed, for the mature seeds of flax, caraway seeds, the main components of fat, protein, dietary fiber, other components also include minerals, alpha-linolenic acid, lignans, linseed gum, vitamins, etc., mainly produced in China's North China, Northwest China, Northeast China's high alpine region.
Functions and effects of caraway seeds
1, nourish the skin: caraway seeds are rich in linen lignans, with antioxidant, dietary intake of adequate antioxidants, can prevent the aging of the skin and body tissues, coupled with caraway seed polysaccharides, which can enhance the skin's own water locking function, so that the skin looks so smooth and tender and beautiful.
2, optimize cholesterol levels: caraway seeds help to reduce total cholesterol levels and LDL cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol is also known as the "bad cholesterol", the level of its reduction can reduce heart disease.
3, to promote digestion: caraway seeds contain insoluble and soluble cellulose, the two kinds of cellulose to maintain the health of the whole body is very important, soluble cellulose to help regulate intestinal motility, to prevent constipation, and soluble cellulose dissolved in water, resulting in a kind of colloid, so that the digestion rate slows down.
4, reduce heart disease: caraway seeds are one of the richest sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which are important fatty acids that reduce the risk of heart disease, fight inflammation, and reduce fat inside the liver.
How to eat caraway seeds
Low-temperature cold-pressed organic caraway seed oil, directly drink or eat with other foods, can get the best nutrition and taste, alone or with the daily cooking oil and cooking, healthier and more delicious, in the cooked congee, soup, add caraway seed oil, color and freshness.
Caraway seed contraindications
Caraway seed contains caraway seed oxalic acid has the role of hyperactive nerves, alkaloids have the role of stimulating cardiac excitation, so it is recommended that friends with heart disease, in the consumption of caraway seed, need to be careful when consuming, in addition to pregnant women during pregnancy to avoid the bad effects.