Poppy seeds come from the flower of the same name and are used as a popular ingredient in cooking, especially in baked products (breads, cakes, muffins…), juices, smoothies, stir-fries, salads and pastas.
They are a nutritional treasure as they are rich in fiber, proteins, vitamins and minerals, which is why the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends their consumption. They are considered an oilseed because they are very rich in fatty acids.
Poppy seeds are extracted from the inside of the poppy capsule, some species are where opium and the alkaloids derived from it are obtained, such as morphine, codeine… so they may contain traces of these alkaloids but they never have such concentrations. high enough to cause us problems.
Nutritional value
Calories 525. Total fat 42 g. Saturated fatty acids 4.5 g. Polyunsaturated fatty acids 29 g. Monounsaturated fatty acids 6 g. Sodium 26 mg. Potassium 719 mg. Carbohydrates 28 g. Dietary fiber 20 g. Sugars 3 g. Proteins 18 g. Vitamin C 1 mg. Calcium 1,438 mg. Iron 9.8 mg. Vitamin B6 0.2 mg. Magnesium 347 mg.
Sistema cardiovascular
Its contribution of polyunsaturated fatty acids protects us from cardiovascular diseases. Its composition reduces the levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Omega-9s promote the increase of good cholesterol (HDL). Omega-6s maintain arterial health by promoting blood pressure control. For all these reasons, poppy seeds take care of our hearts.
They regulate intestinal transit
Being rich in fiber, the consumption of poppy seeds helps prevent constipation and regulate intestinal transit.
They strengthen the immune system
The zinc, selenium and essential fatty acids provided by poppy seeds collaborate in the regulation and strengthen our body’s defenses.
Benefits for bones
Calcium and phosphorus remineralize our bones, and the contribution of magnesium and potassium prevents cramps and muscle pain.
They fight anemia
The contribution of iron, combined with vitamin C, makes poppy seeds a good help to recover from iron deficiency anemia.
They take care of our skin
The fatty acids and vitamin improve skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema, atopies… And zinc acts as a sebum regulator, improving acne.
sedative effect
Poppy infusions contribute to falling asleep due to their content of opiate alkaloids.
