Sun Flower

 Sunflowers (Helianthus Annuus) have contrasting colors and attract attention. Although these flowers are found in various places throughout the world, the most beautiful sunflowers come from North America. Indian tribes in ancient times planted sunflowers to be cultivated and made into food, namely sunflower seeds commonly called Kuaci. These blackish sunflower seeds themselves have a lot of vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.

These flower seeds can be used as flour by mashing them. This flour is then processed into porridge, bread or cake. While sunflowers are also widely used as symbols such as symbols in the City of Kitakyushu in Japan and also the official flower of the state of Kansas in America in 1903 and the national flower of Ukraine.

These nutrients can play a role in reducing the risk of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes.

Here are the benefits of sunflower.

1. Inflammation

Sunflower, especially on the seeds can reduce inflammation. Because sunflower seeds have flavonoids and other plant compounds.

2. Reduce Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, which can cause a heart attack or stroke. The compounds in sunflower seeds prevent the enzymes that cause blood vessels to constrict. As a result, sunflower seeds can help blood vessels relax and lower blood pressure. Magnesium in sunflower seeds also helps reduce blood pressure levels.

In addition, sunflower seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. The body uses linoleic acid to make compounds such as hormones that relax blood vessels and increase blood pressure. These fatty acids also help reduce cholesterol.

3. Diabetes

People who consume 30 grams of sunflower seeds every day as part of a healthy diet can reduce blood sugar by about 10% in six months. The blood sugar-lowering effect of sunflower seeds is caused by the chlorogenic acid of plant compounds.

Adding sunflower seeds to foods like bread can help reduce the effects of carbohydrates on your blood sugar. Protein and seed fats slow down the emptying time of the stomach and allow the release of sugar from carbohydrates gradually.

4. Rich in Omega 6

Sunflower is rich in Omega 6. 1 Tablespoons of sunflower oil contain at least 8.9 grams of linoleic acid, which is Omega 6.

5. Diet

The seeds of this sunflower can also be consumed as a diet meal. The content of vegetable protein and fiber found in sunflower is able to control hunger. You will also be easier to fill compared to eating dishes that contain carbohydrates or fat.