Sunflower seeds come from, of course, sunflowers! The yellow flowers produce small edible seeds which are gray or greenly colored and are found naturally in dark green, gray, or black shells called “husks”.
Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of many vital nutrients including Vitamin E, also known as gamma-tocopherol. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that is found in many nuts and seeds, but sunflower seeds are one of the best natural sources of this antioxidant, which works hard to fight free radical damage within the body.
A ¼ cup serving of sunflower seeds provides (in value recommended values): 190 calories, 16 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber
- 82% of Vitamin E
- 70% DV of Copper
- 43% Vitamin B1
- 34% of Manganese
- 34% of Selenium
- 33% of Phosphorus
- 28% of Magnesium
- 28% of Vitamin B6
- 20% of Folate
- 18% of Vitamin B3
1. The high supply of antioxidant Vitamin E in Sunflower Seeds helps to reduce body-wide dangerous inflammation from leading to various diseases.
2. Sunflower seeds are especially useful for preventing cancer through eating a high-nutrient diet.
3. Sunflower seeds provide a high amount of essential trace mineral magnesium. Magnesium plays many important roles within the body: it helps to balance the calcium/potassium ratio within cells, is crucial to overall cardiovascular health and it aids in healthy blood pressure .
How to Use:
- Roasted and salted seeds are usually enjoyed as a healthy snack. They are also used as a garnish for the salads and pasta.
- The seeds are added in cakes, muffins and candies.
- Sunflower butter, better known as Sun butter, is the best alternative to peanut and milk butters.
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