Poppy Seeds

Description

Poppy seeds are great sources of many of the nutrients the body needs to stay healthy. These include protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.People also take poppy seed for asthma, constipation, cough, diarrhea, and insomnia, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In foods, poppy seed is used to make cakes, pastries, filling, glaze, or porridge. In manufacturing, poppy seed oil is used to make soap, paint, and varnish.