NUTS AND SEEDS 6 - SUNFLOWER SEEDS
NUTS AND SEEDS SUNFLOWER SEEDS Sunflower Seeds are the fruits of the sunflower plant. The seeds are harvested from the plant's large flower heads. There are two main types of sunflower crops. One type is grown for the seeds and the others is grown for the oil. The sunflower seeds are encased in inedible black and white striped shells, also called hulls. Sunflower seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and a firm but tender texture. It can be roasted to enhance the flavor but it can be eaten as raw HEALTH BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS NUTRITIONAL Sunflower seeds are packed with nutrients. It is a rich source of protein, Vitamin B1 and B6, Iron, Manganese, magnesium, Zinc and Copper. Rich in Vitamin E and selenium. Sunflower seeds are good source of flavonoids. INFLAMMATION Sunflower seeds lowers the level of C- reactive protein thus reduces chronic inflammation. HEART DISEASE Sunflower seeds blocks an enzyme tha...