A Poppy (Khus-Khus) A Day! Did You Know?

 Did you know that Poppy seeds are great source of minerals like iodine, manganese, magnesium, zinc and copper and also offer a number of ingredients, which include thiamine, riboflavin, lecithin, oxalic acid, pentosans and amorphous alkaloid? Wow that's a mouthful for such small seeds.Poppy seeds enhance enzymes like diastase, emulsin, lipase and nuclease in the human body.The seeds are also good sources of fatty acids, especially the omega-3 fatty acids, which are required by human body to ensure good health and like I said before your body cannot produce that on it's own. Poppy seeds are also a good sources of carbohydrates. Poppy seeds are are a great remedy for digestion. The presence of linoleic acid in poppy seeds protect human body from heart attacks and other heart disorders. Thus, Poppy seeds are not only beneficial for health but good at adding flavor to a number of food items like breads, rolls, cookies and cakes. Poppy seeds can also be used as a thickening agents for various types of sauces and delicious in vegetables, noodles and fishes, adding a wonderful flavor and aroma. The oil made from poppy seeds is helpful in treating breast cancer, as it contains oleic acid.

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