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Healthy Food – Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

Healthy Food – Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds
Healthy Food – Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

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Healthy Food – Health Benefits of Sunflower Feeds

Sunflower seeds have high nutritive value and distinct nutty taste. They are included by people in dessert or smoothies.
Sunflower seeds are greyish black in colour. When we crack open the shell, we get a white coloured soft seed inside. Regular sunflower oil for cooking comes from these seeds only.

Sunflower Seeds are Rich in Antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are rich in fat soluble antioxidants Vitamin E which can help to fight disease causing free radicals.
They have anti-inflammatory properties that can resolve symptoms of cold and cough.

Sunflower Seeds Aids in Weight Loss

Sunflower Seeds are rich in dietary fibre that keeps the stomach satisfied and eases digestion of foods.

Sunflower Seeds Fuels with Energy

Sunflower Seeds contain Vitamin B1 and electrolytes which may produce enough energy in body to keep it active.

Sunflower Seeds Boosts Heart Health

Sunflower seeds have essential fatty acids and phytosterols which help in regulating cholesterol levels. Phytosterols contribute in building immunity of body, thus reducing risk of many fatal diseases.

Sunflower Seeds are Excellent for Skin

Sunflower seeds are full of essential fatty acids( linolenic, oleic and palmitic acid) which help in formation of collagen and elastin, providing smoothness to skin tissues.

Sunflower Seeds are Great for Detoxification

Sunflower seeds have high magnesium content which has ability to throw out bacteria, germs and flush out toxins from body. Magnesium also has nerve calming properties and may also help in managing blood pressure levels.
Sunflower seeds can be consumed roasted. We can also sprinkle them on salads, desserts, add them to cereal bowls and smoothies.
Let us see Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds by including them in our diet. We should not eat too many to avoid any unwanted side effects.

Also Read : Health Benefits of Flax Seeds , Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds , Benefits of Chia Seeds

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