Poppy Seeds

Health BENEFITS of  Poppy Seeds:

High in Manganese

• helps the body absorb calcium
  
• important for strong bones and joints
  
• supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Calcium

• helps build strong bones and teeth
  
• essential for proper nerve functioning
  
• aids in muscle contraction and relaxation
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High in Copper

• aids in producing ATP, the body's main source of energy
  
• helps release stored iron to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
  
• assists in making and maintaining strong connective tissues
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High in Iron

• necessary for making hemoglobin in red blood cells
  
• helps store and transport oxygen throughout the body
• assists white blood cells in fighting bacteria
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High in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

• helps the body convert food into energy
  
• promotes a strong digestive system
  
• supports the production of hydrochloric acid
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Good Amounts of:

• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Zinc
• Selenium
• Vitamin B9 (Folate)
• Silicon
  

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 tablespoon poppy seeds = approximately 46 calories)

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

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FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

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NET CARBS

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