Sunflower Seed

Sunflower Seed

Sunflower Seed, is technically the fruits of the sunflower plant.

Nutritional Benefit of Sunflower Seeds:

According to article on “Nourish by WebMD”, Sunflower Seeds,

1. Help reduce inflammation. For those with short-term or chronic inflammation, sunflower seeds can offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Sunflower seeds contain vitamin E, flavonoids, and other plant compounds that can reduce inflammation.

2. Improve heart health. Sunflower seeds are rich in ‘healthy’ fats, including polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. Studies found that consumption of seeds — including sunflower seeds — was linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.

3. Support the immune system. Sunflower seeds are a source of many vitamins and minerals that can support your immune system and increase your ability to fight off viruses. These include both zinc and selenium. Zinc plays a vital role in the immune system, helping the body maintain and develop immune cells. Selenium also plays a role in reducing inflammation, fighting infection, and boosting immunity.

4. Boost energy levels. While the high levels of protein in sunflower seeds already help boost your energy levels, other nutrients like vitamin B and selenium can help keep you energized. The vitamin B1 (also known as thiamin) present in sunflower seeds can help you convert food to energy, which can keep you active throughout the day. Selenium can increase blood flow and deliver more oxygen to your body.

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When they are soaked, cooked or baked, they pass the essence stored from nature to us, to build our body and to nourish us. Let’s enjoy them on below recipes.

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