Pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, there are a lot of things you can’t eat anymore. But luckily, the sunflower seed is not on that list. And it might even be good for you and your baby! If you’re trying to get pregnant or if you’re already expecting, sunflower seeds are rich in zinc, folate and vitamin E. And those are very important nutrients when it comes to pregnancy. Zinc helps in the production of insulin and enzymes, vitamin E helps your fetus develop and folate can help support the placenta. So you won’t just be enjoying the benefits by yourself, but sharing it with your unborn baby.
Preventing sickness
Zinc isn’t just important when you’re (trying to get) pregnant. According to research, zinc is also very important for your immune system. It helps to create and strengthen your immune cells and with that, helps prevent sickness. Selenium, another mineral in sunflower seeds, can help fight infections and gives your immune system a boost too.
This proves that sunflower seeds are the perfect snack to add to your daily diet!
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