Benefits of birdseed, a gramineous cereal that is especially rich in nutritional properties: it helps to lose weight, prevents arteriosclerosis, and is an antioxidant…
The birdseed is still today considered as food for birds. However, the truth is that more and more people are discovering the different benefits and properties that it some years ago the benefits of birdseed for weight loss became known, so many nutritionists and dietitians began to recommend that this food be included, for example, in the form of a drink (the so-called milk of birdseed is a good example).
Its scientific name is Phalaris Canariensis, we find it within the floury grains (never oleoginous) and it is a cereal of the grass genus.
Ideal for enjoying good health
From a nutritional point of view, birdseed is especially rich in lipase, an enzyme responsible for eliminating body fat and helping to restore the functions of the pancreas.
Therefore, it is useful for treating diabetes and helping to control the level of glucose in the blood.
It is also beneficial for the care of the kidneys and liver, being not only a good cleanser, but also helping to inhibit bacteria in the urinary tract.
It is appropriate when both high cholesterol and of triglycerides (turn helps prevent atherosclerosis), and may be ideal even in case of cellulite. It is also an excellent antioxidant, helping to delay aging.
Birdseed properties
Below we briefly indicate what the properties of birdseed, in summary are:
- Especially rich in vegetable proteins.
- Helps lower high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Good diuretic and cleanser.
- It helps to eliminate fluids, being useful against fluid retention.
- Preventive of arteriosclerosis.
- It helps to eliminate fat, being useful in case of overweight and obesity.
Nutritional values of birdseed
100 grams of birdseed provide the following nutritional values:
- Calories: 212 kilocalories.
- Carbohydrates: 55 gr.
- Proteins: 14 gr.
- Minerals: calcium (50 mg) and phosphorus (300 mg).
