As sementes de girassol proporcionam vantagens nutricionais notáveis, incluindo alto teor de proteína e antioxidantes.
As sementes de girassol contêm 18,9 gramas de proteína por 100 gramas, de acordo com dados do USDA. Isso supera as 12,4 gramas encontradas em dois ovos grandes. Uma revisão de 2025 na revista Food and Humanity destaca sua abundância em vitamina E, que apoia a função imunológica e pode reduzir o risco de doenças crônicas.
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Preliminary research from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting, found that non-smokers diagnosed with lung cancer before age 50 reported eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains—and had higher overall Healthy Eating Index scores—than the U.S. population average. The researchers emphasized that the results do not prove diet causes lung cancer and said a possible explanation could involve environmental exposures such as pesticides, a hypothesis that requires direct testing.
Adults age 65 and older who consume eggs regularly face a reduced chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Loma Linda University Health. The study found that eating at least five eggs per week was associated with up to a 27 percent lower risk. Even modest intake showed measurable benefits.
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Polyphenols, natural plant compounds acting as antioxidants, help reduce inflammation and support health, according to experts cited in a Vogue article. Registered dietitians recommend incorporating berries, dark chocolate, coffee, artichokes, apples, nuts, seeds, and herbs. These foods provide varying amounts of polyphenols, with benefits linked to disease prevention.
Building on warnings like the 2025 Lancet series, researchers link ultra-processed foods to health issues including obesity and cancer, though mostly via correlations. A landmark 2019 trial provides the strongest causal evidence by showing overeating on such diets. Debates continue on regulations amid concerns over practicality.
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Quality seeds resilient to climate change are the main pillar in preventing hunger and ensuring food security across Africa. According to Dr. Yacouba Diallo, Secretary General of the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA), agricultural reforms cannot succeed without robust seed systems. AFSTA will host its 2026 congress in South Africa to discuss these issues.