Sunflower seeds are the fruits of Helianthus annuus (Sunflower plant). These seeds are found in the centre of sunflower plant. They are small, nutty flavor, hulled greyish black color seeds,but it is white color soft seed after removing shell . Suryamukhi beej are rich in healthy fats, plant based protein, many minerals and vitamins. It is grown for two reasons one is seeds to eat as it is and second is to make sunflower seed oil. You can consume one small cup (maxi.30 grams) of sunflower seed daily but not more than that.
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Uses of Sunflower seeds:
Sunflower seeds without shell are edible,mild ,nutty & crunchy snack.you can not eat sunflower seed with shell. It can be consumed either raw or after roasting or sprouting as per your choice. You can easily add it in Granola bar,smoothies, mukhwas, cereals, baking goods like muffins, cakes and breads,by grinding seeds and use to coat fish for nice flavor, & sprinkling them on salad and desserts.
Benefits of sunflower seeds:
Helps in weight loss:
Sunflower seeds are superseed rich in protein, magnesium and dietary fibers. It helps you to feel full for a longer time and prevents over eating. Moreover, magnesium detoxifies toxins from your body which directly helps to weight loss.
Boost heart health:
Sunflower seeds are excellent in unsaturated fats (oleic and linoleic acid). It helps to reduce not only risk for cardiovascular disease but also high blood pressure and cholesterol level. It also contain fiber, potassium,vitamin B & magnesium. Magnesium present in these seeds helps to reduce blood pressure level, fiber reduces level of LDL cholesterol in blood. And also,Vitamin B increases HDL cholesterol.
Improve the quality of hair and skin:
Sunflower seeds has anti-inflammatory properties which helps to reduce the risk for many chronic diseases. Essential fatty acid like oleic and linoleic acid help in the formation of collagen and elastin. It is directly associate with beautiful and glowing skin and prevent from premature ageing & moisturizer for hair and skin. Antibacterial and anti-fungal properties which help to keep your skin clear. These seeds are rich in Vitamin A & E which play an important role for your skin & hair by consuming seeds everyday or applying sunflower oil.
Sunflower seeds benefits for female and Male :
Sunflower seeds are rich in Zinc which plays important role in reproduction system as male fertility. They are good source of enzymes, protein, vitamin E and B6. And, helps to maintain hormonal balance in the body during women pregnancy.
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