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Unleash the myths about birdseed milk for weight loss

Unleash the myths about birdseed milk for weight loss

Originally from the Mediterranean, canary seed is a seed used to feed birds. But recently fell on the graces of those who follow the fad diets. And the recipe is simple: just mix the seed in the water so that it softens and consumes the "birdseed milk" or "birdseed juice" in the morning, in a fast, to enjoy the benefits.

a great source of nutrients for birds, but little can be said about its benefits for humans. We talked to the nutritionist Israel Adolfo, from São Paulo, who uncovered all the myths about the diet of canary seed:

After all, it helps to lose weight?

According to the nutritionist Israel, birdseed milk does not help in weight loss. "People who lost weight by drinking the canary juice probably lost those pounds by adopting other healthy habits," he says. Another possibility is the fact that some are replacing a meal with birdseed milk, reducing calorie consumption and losing weight. "However, it is likely that this person will again gain the lost pounds as soon as they stop consuming milk and return to normal eating habits."

Is a protein bomb?

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Word-of-mouth advertising says a glass of birdseed milk has as much protein as two to three pounds of red meat. "In fact, three kilos of meat has a quantity of protein equivalent to four liters of canary juice," says nutritionist Israel Adolfo. The expert says that although the seed is composed of 18% of this nutrient, it is a type of protein that has no value for the human body, and therefore is not used by our body. "Another example of protein-rich food is alfalfa, a very common food to make beef stronger, but its protein is of no use to the human body," says Israel. "The proteins present in the birdseed certainly work very well for the birds, but they are of little value to us," he says.

Is seed rich in nutrients?

There are studies claiming canary seed can be carcinogenic, dermatitis and worsening asthma attacks.

The class in favor of alpine prey that the seed is rich in vitamin E and B complex vitamins, possessing a high antioxidant power and improving the functioning of the body, providing more energy. According to nutritionist Israel, this point can not be proven either. "He certainly has vitamins and minerals like any other food, but there are no scientific publications to prove what vitamins they are and their effects," he says. The specialist says that because birdseed has fats in 3% of composition, it is likely that it also has vitamin E, but it is not possible to say if they are significant amounts for our body. A further propagated benefit of birdseed milk would be the amount of enzymes present in seeds that would help control diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis. "Enzymes exist in any kind of food and are digested in the stomach normally, and there is no possibility of them going into circulation and triggering any mechanism against these diseases," says Israel Adolfo. a relationship between bird consumption and blood pressure maintenance, but further research is needed to prove this effect and it is not safe to consume birdseed milk based on this. "There are even some articles stating that some components of bird can be carcinogenic, dermatitis and worsening asthma attacks."

Has a diuretic effect? ​​

Another point is the diuretic power of canary juice, favoring loss of fluid and eliminating swelling, hence the feeling of slimming as well. "There is a possibility that canary be a diuretic, precisely because this could be a mechanism that would help maintain blood pressure, benefit already related to the consumption of the seed," says nutritionist Israel. However, nothing is certain and there is no record in the scientific literature on the subject.

Has anti-inflammatory power?

What has been reported is that birdseed has anti-inflammatory power, improving circulation and body. However, once again, no scientific study has confirmed this quality in canary seed. "It contains fats in its composition, which may offer an anti-inflammatory action, but since it is not possible to tell what kind of fat is present in the food, little can be said about its effects," says Israel.


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