Sunflower Seeds

Description

Usage: Sunflower seeds are popular in trail mix, multi-grain bread, nutrition bars, and for snacking straight from the bag.

Nutrition: Sunflower seeds are excellent sources of several nutrients — including vitamin E and selenium — and beneficial plant compounds that can help prevent chronic diseases.

Benefits: Sunflower seeds may help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar as they contain vitamin E, magnesium, protein, linoleic fatty acids and several plant compounds.