5 healthy oilseeds

Peanuts, pistachios, nuts, sunflower seeds and almonds, are part of the oilseeds which are considered functional foods, because they give you nutritional properties for the proper activity of your body, points out Livia Isabel Valles Huerta, nutritionist graduated from the School of Dietetics and Nutrition of ISSSTE.

These oilseeds or seeds are source of energy because they contain: vegetable oil, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, omega three and six fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E and K, which also strengthens your immune system and prevent both diseases gastrointestinal as respiratory.

In addition, the components of oilseeds decrease the risk of heart disease, depression Y dementia , particularly the senile one; however, you should not abuse your consumption because you could gain weight, explains Valles Huerta.

In this sense, it is better to eat them without being added with fat, salt or sugar. The ideal is to eat only between five and ten seeds per day, according to your nutritional needs, warns the diabetes specialist.

Also, thanks to the fact that oilseeds contain vitamin And you will see how it improves the appearance of your hair and skin, with moderate consumption. To encourage you to use them as a snack at your parties or as snack between meals, we give you some benefits:

Sunflower seeds: They improve the digestion and they help to avoid absorbing sugars and fats from food. These oilseeds are highly recommended for those who want lose weight . Eat between 10 to 15 pieces a day.

Peanut: Reduces the absorption of blood glucose thanks to the fiber that have. Therefore, they are favorable for people with diabetes. Consume five pieces daily.

Nuts: They are positive for your neuronal functioning, because they contain a lot of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamins A, D, E and K. Include five or 10 pieces in your diet.

Pistaches: Its components revive your skin and regenerate it. They contain vitamin E, omega three and six. Eat 10 seeds daily

Almonds: Strengthen your bones for its high content of calcium and vitamin A. It is recommended to those who are at risk of osteoporosis and also those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Enjoy between five and 10 pieces a day.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , the chef-yogi Mariano Garcés suggests some healthy snacks to take you to the office, school or just to watch TV:

Only in some cases oilseeds are not recommended, as in patients with hypertension blood, because consuming these seeds added with salt would harm your health. In another of the cases in which its intake is avoided is when people undergo anti-acne , indicates the nutritionist Livia Isabel Valles Huerta. And do you like oilseeds or do you prefer another healthy snack? If you want to know more information visit: www.excelsior.com.mx

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