Description
Sunflower seeds are highly nutritious food that we often supply to our parrots and chickens, yet neglect in our own diets. Sunflower seeds are power-packed with healthy fats, proteins, fibers, minerals, vitamin E, and phytochemicals – all important to the nutritional quality of the diet and of fundamental importance to human health.
They can be eaten raw or roasted and used to enrich any meal. They can be sprinkled over cereals, salads, soups, mixed with vegetables, used in desserts or as snacks.
There are many health benefits of sunflower seeds. They contain high levels of vitamin E, choline, betaine, and phenolic acids. Vitamin E may protect against cardiovascular disease, and choline has been shown to play a role in memory and cognitive functions.
They are also among the best foods you can eat to get cholesterol-lowering phytosterols. Sunflower seeds should be a part of any diet, especially of those people who are seeking economical, easily digested, youth-protecting proteins.
