Benefits
Sunflower seeds may help in controlling your blood cholesterol levels.
Low cholesterol level means a low risk of atherosclerosis and other heart diseases.
Sunflower seeds also exhibit anti-hypertensive effects.
Sunflower seed contain proteins and fiber that leave us feeling full for a longer time.
Phytoestrogens are plant-based metabolites.
Thanks to their high calcium and magnesium content that is essential for maintaining the physical structure of bones, making them strong and keeping the joints healthy.
Sunflower seeds have minerals and phosphorus that help in developing the bones of unborn babies Sunflower seeds help in regulation of digestion at the time of pregnancy.
Sunflower seeds is a powerhouse of almost all the vitamins and minerals that are essential for females during the time of their pregnancy and post pregnancy.
Sunflower seed helps to improve mood, concentration, and memory.
The vitamin also has the added benefit of releasing serotonin and norepinephrine into our bodies.
Sunflower seed are full of antioxidants that help keep your body healthy.
They do this by helping to protect your cells from damage that can result in disease.
Sunflower seeds are a superfood for our skin.
It provides enough nourishment and moisture to our cells to keep our skin soft, supple, smooth and healthy.
How to Consume
Eating raw seeds as a portable and easy snack
including seeds as part of the route mixing
sprinkle roasted or raw seeds on top of cereals, cooked vegetables, or salads
to add seeds when baking bread or muffins
to make sunflower seed butter using a high-speed blender
Mix it with other nuts and fruits.
Nutritional Value
100 grams of unshelled sunflower seeds contain:
Calories: 584 kcal
Protein: 20.8 g
Total Fat: 51.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 18.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 23.1 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 8.6 g
- Sugars: 2.6 g
Vitamin E: 35.2 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 1.5 mg
Vitamin B6: 1.3 mg
Folate (B9): 227 µg
Niacin (B3): 8.3 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 1.1 mg
Magnesium: 325 mg
Phosphorus: 660 mg
Copper: 1.8 mg
Manganese: 1.95 mg
Selenium: 53 µg
Zinc: 5 mg
Iron: 5.3 mg
