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Poppy

Poppy seeds are only recently becaming more popular in kitchens throughout Italy while in Northern European countries and in the northern regions of Italy, such as Trentino-Alto Adige, they have been known and appreciated for a long time. What makes them really important is the fact that they contain a mother lode of beneficial nutrients to body's health and well-being. Thanks to omega 6 fatty acids, they help control cholesterol and cardiovascular system. Moreover, thanks to oleic acid and potassium, they keep bad blood cholesterol levels low in favor of the good one, being also beneficial to the heart and circulatory system. Poppy seeds are also useful for bones' health as they contain very high levels of calcium. Plus, they promote metabolism due to the abundant presence of B vitamins which helps the digestion and the correct assimilation of fats and proteins. While the plant fibers help regulating intestinal activity. They also have antioxidant properties due to the huge amount of manganese and the presence of vitamins C and E which help to slow down cellular aging and the appearance of free radicals.

 
 
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