SunFlower SeeDs..

Who doesn't like to munch on sunflower seeds specifically at night?? I am sure a lot of u do!

And sunflower seeds are super healthy although they are considered as fat, but good fat! :D

 

 

 

http://eatlikemira.com/2010/03/03/questions-about-fat/

These healthy seeds are cheap, available all over the year  and extremely nutritious.

 They have  high levels of  vitamin E, that's why they are very helpful in protecting the heart and the entire cardiovascular system from diseases and various other disorders.

Vitamin E is a  very strong  antioxidant which combats the presence of free radicals in the body, and so reduces the risk of developing cancer, atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.

When the body is low in serotonin, depression, anxiety, tension and stress are common to develop. Serotonin is a type of neurotransmitter and it is processed by what is known as Tryptophan, an amino acid. Sunflower seeds contain Tryptophan, and thus produces serotonin which as said before  relieves  symptoms of depression, stress, and so on...

Sunflower seeds  are also rich in magnesium,which apart from treating conditions like like spasms, and muscle contractions, also helps in lowering risk of hypertension, asthma and migraines.

Last but not least, sunflower seeds improve the whole digestive system due to their rich content in dietary fiber that prevents  many kinds of  cancer including  breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer.

Fiber as you all know also treats constipation, a common condition to everyone :)  

And finally how many calories is there in sunflower seeds???

Two tablepoon of sunflower seeds contain 45 calories, and these calories come directly from fat... But as I said before from the GOOD FAT ;)

So don't worry include these healthy seeds in your daily healthy eating habits ;)

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© Eat Like Mira 2012.

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  • i tried adding your post to my digg account as i liked it,but seems someone has already submitted this to digg,hence i just voted it. i found it very interesting because of your perception on the subject.

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