Speaking of melon seeds, many people think they are delicious snacks. Some melon seeds are very comfortable to relax. There are many varieties of sunflower seeds, including delicious pumpkin seeds and flat watermelon seeds, but many people don't know that the nutritional value of different varieties of sunflower seeds is different. Let's have a look.
sunflower seeds?
Sunflower seeds are what we eat the most. Rich in high-quality protein, vitamins, trace elements and unsaturated fatty acids, it has the functions of anti-aging, improving immunity, lowering cholesterol and preventing arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Chinese medicine believes that sunflower seeds have the functions of relieving cough and resolving phlegm, calming the liver and removing dampness, and can also regulate the metabolism of brain cells and help sleep. Therefore, it is suitable for people with hyperlipidemia, hypertension and neurasthenia.
Watermelon seed
The nutritional value of watermelon seeds is similar to that of sunflower seeds. Suitable for all ages, it has the effect of relieving cough and resolving phlegm. However, watermelon seeds are rich in oil and have the functions of invigorating stomach, promoting digestion, moistening intestines and relaxing bowels. People with dry stools and indigestion may wish to eat a handful of watermelon seeds. Watermelon seeds have another feature. Its main component is linoleic acid, which is good for patients with hyperlipidemia and hypertension and can prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Pumpkin seeds have many benefits, mainly divided into the following points.
(1) Pumpkin seeds are flat and sweet. American studies have found that pumpkin seeds have the function of protecting male prostate and contain ingredients that can stimulate male hormones. Therefore, it has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on early prostatic hyperplasia and hypertrophy, and can also prevent male diseases.
(2) Pumpkin seeds are rich in cobalt and zinc, which can promote human metabolism, help lower blood sugar and prevent diabetes. It is the best snack for the elderly and diabetics.
(3) Pumpkin seeds are also rich in pectin and vitamins, which can protect gastric mucosa, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and help digestion.
Tips.
It is not advisable to eat too many melon seeds at a time, so as not to cause dry mouth and aphtha. Eating a handful of melon seeds every day can satisfy the nutrition that the human body needs for one day.