Sunflower Seed Kernels (Dried)

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Sunflower seeds were one of the first plants to be cultivated in the United States. It is believed they originated in Mexico and Peru. They are used as food and in oil. Spanish explorers brought sunflowers back to Europe, and use of sunflower oil is now popular worldwide. Sunflower seeds are good for those with asthma or arthritis. They help promote cardiovascular health and prevent cancers.

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Sunflower seeds are a good source of polyunsaturated oil. They are rich in vitamin E, vitamin B1, manganese and copper. Vitamin E in sunflower seeds works as an anti-inflammatory. Magnesium in sunflower seeds helps maintain healthy bones and a healthy energy level. It also helps regulate nerve and muscle tone.

Sunflower seeds help reduce the symptoms of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin E in sunflower seeds helps reduce the risk of colon cancer. It can also reduce hot flash symptoms in women going through menopause. Vitamin E also helps prevent cardiovascular disease. Phytosterols in sunflower seeds help reduce cholesterol. Magnesium in sunflower seeds can help prevent migraine headaches and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Selenium in sunflower seeds helps prevent cancer.

Alanine: 0.391 g -

Arginine: 0.841 g -

Aspartic acid: 0.856 g -

Calcium, Ca: 27 mg -

Carbohydrate, by difference: 7.00 g -

Carotene, beta: 10 Âµg -

Copper, Cu: 0.630 mg -

Cysteine: 0.158 g -

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated: 6.485 g -

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated: 8.098 g -

Fatty acids, total saturated: 1.559 g -

Fiber, total dietary: 3.0 g -