Sunflower seeds are a favorite snack

Sunflower Seeds are an indispensable part of Chinese festivals and holidays. Why are they so appealing?

Besides their delicious taste, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, the biggest reason is: Sunflower seeds are considered a food with "yang energy."

Sunflower seeds are sweet and neutral in nature, and enter the large intestine meridian. They are the seeds of the sunflower, whose flower head always faces the sun, absorbing a large amount of the sun's yang energy in the process.

Therefore, eating sunflower seeds can promote blood circulation and improve mood.

1. People with insufficient Yang energy and cold hands and feet will find sunflower seeds suitable and enjoyable.

In the cold winter, people who are usually deficient in Yang energy, sensitive to cold, and have cold hands and feet can warm up by eating sunflower seeds.

2. People prone to low mood and forgetfulness will find sunflower seeds suitable.

Some people experience low mood, slow thinking, and lack of activity. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is also considered a deficiency of Yang energy. Eating sunflower seeds can improve their mood.

3. People who lack energy and are always unhappy will also find sunflower seeds suitable.

High-quality, unsalted sunflower seeds have a sweet aroma. In TCM, sweetness can soothe the nerves, calm the mind, and increase energy. The fragrant aroma of sunflower seeds can also relieve depression, regulate Qi, and promote a cheerful mood.

In life, people who love eating sunflower seeds are generally in good spirits and less prone to accumulating stress.

"Honestly, whenever I have something on my mind and don't want to talk, I like to eat sunflower seeds by myself to relieve my mood. It makes me feel better after a while."

"Eating sunflower seeds relieves stress. I love eating sunflower seeds. I have to eat them every day after work; it's addictive."

"I've been in a great mood these past few days. I was wondering why I've been so happy lately? Turns out it's because I've been eating too many sunflower seeds. Once I start eating them, I can't stop."