Saturday, November 19, 2016

Health Note - About those Sunflower Seeds

Beloved,
I wish above all things that thou mayest......be in health,
3 John 1:2

Sunflower Seed Nutrition
This is what half a cup of husked sunflower seeds gives you in terms of daily requirement.

  • An excellent source of vitamin E.
  • A great source of vitamin B1 (69 percent) and manganese (68 percent).
  • A good source of copper (63 percent) and magnesium (57 percent).
  • Good source of folate (B vitamin).
  • Good source of protein (29 percent).
  • Also a good source of fiber, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, niacin and iron.
Maintains Young and Healthy Skin
Sunflower seeds are abundant in vitamin E which is vital for the care of healthy skin by keeping it hydrated and preventing damage created by the sun and pollution. 
Helps Lower Cholesterol
Vitamin E is one of the antioxidants found in cholesterol particles and helps prevent free radicals
from oxidizing cholesterol.
Helps Reduce Risk of Diabetes
Through years of research, it has been found that a diet rich in nuts and seeds helps balance blood sugar levels, reducing the chance of developing diabetes.
Helps Prevent Heart Disease
Sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E, which has been known to help in the prevention of heart disease.
Helps Prevent Cancer
The high vitamin E in sunflower seeds has been found to be effective in cancer prevention. 
Helps Reduce Symptoms of Depression
Sunflower seeds are a very good source of magnesium which has been found in research to aid in relieving the symptoms of depression.
Diana Herrington