~Health benifits of Sunflower seeds~ 10.12.12

~Health benifits of Sunflower seeds~

Sunflower seeds are
excellent source of
vitamins B1, B5 and E.

Vitamin E is a very
important vitamin that
acts as an antioxidants in
our bodies and fights
against free radicals.

Therefore vitamin-E is
considered as an anti-
aging and immune-
booster vitamin. More
importantly women,
specially pregnant and
breast-feeding women
need to have more intake
of vitamin E. The good
news is, only 50 grams of
sunflower seeds kernel
provides 100% of the
recommended dietary
allowance for vitamin E.

These seeds are a good
source of minerals such
as magnesium,
potassium, iron and
manganese.
Also sunflower seeds
contain some amino
acids, dietary fiber and
linoleic acid (an essential
fatty acid). Those who
should limit their fat
consumption can also
benefit from sunflower
seeds, because these
seeds contain good fats
and they also lower LDL
(bad cholesterol) and
raise HDL (good
cholesterol).

You can enjoy your
sunflower seeds kernels
on breads or muffins for a
breakfast with nutty
flavor;
Or Sprinkle them on your
salad; Or add them to
yogurt for a delicious
healthy snack. You can
make sunflower seed
butter with them or you
can prepare some pesto
with it. Keep calm and
eat sunflower seeds!