Sunflower Seeds

Description

Sunflower seeds are a unique food, rich in many types of essential nutrients. Sunflower seeds provide a healthy source of essential fatty acids; their specific fatty acids are in the form of linoleic acid. Additionally, sunflower seeds are also an excellent source of fiber, amino acids (especially tryptophan) that make up the building blocks of proteins, B Vitamins, phytosterols, and more. Healthy sources of fats like those found in sunflower seeds are actually the building blocks for cell membranes. They allow your body to balance hormones, help to slow down absorption of food during meal time so that we can go longer without feeling hungry, and also act as carriers for important fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. By adding healthy sources of fats into your diet, like the polyunsaturated kind that is found in sunflower seeds, and replacing trans-fats and low-quality easily oxidized fats, you can experience multiple health benefits.