Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS
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SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Sunflower seeds may, in fact, be one of Mother
Natures best kept little secrets. There are many
health benefits of sunflower seeds, as these
seeds are actually the fruit of the sunflower
(Helianthus annuus). The seeds are harvested from
the plants large flower heads, which can measure
more than 12 inches in diameter. A single
sunflower head may contain up to 2,000 seeds.
When sunflower seeds sprout, their plant
compounds increase. You can buy sprouted, dried
sunflower seeds in stores for your convenience.
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• Vitamin E
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B6
• Iron
• Copper
• Selenium
• Manganese
• Zinc
• Potassium

EXCELLENT SOURCE of
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NUTRIENTS PER SERVING
Calories 207 Protein 5.8 grams Fat 19
grams Carbohydrates 7 grams Fibre 3.9 grams
According to the USDA, ¼ cup of dry roasted
sunflower seeds without salt contains
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WAYS TO INCORPORATE SUNFLOWER SEEDS IN YOUR DAILY
MEAL PLAN

• Sprinkle on top of a salad
• Add to trail mix
• Stir into oatmeal
• Sprinkle over a stir-fry or mixed vegetables
• Add to veggie burgers
• Mix into baked goods

• Use sunflower butter as a replacement for peanut
  butter
• Cook with sunflower oil instead of other oils
• Add into yoghourt
• Add into soup
• Add to curry

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

• Reducing Inflammation
• Boost Immunity
• Reduces Cancer Risk
• Management of Diabetes
• Reduce Risk of Heart Dises
• Brain Function
• Energy Source
• Help in Weight Loss
• Iron source
• Prevent Skin Infections

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SUNFLOWER SEEDS IN A NUTSHELL
The health benefits of sunflower seeds are worth
the inconvenience of having to shell a couple of
seeds, although they are available shelled.
Considering the variety of ways to consume these
seeds, there is no reason your whole family
should not be eating them, as there are health
benefits for all.
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