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Sunflower Seeds Reduces Risk for Heart Disease
Sunflower Seeds Helps to Prevent Cancer Due to High Antioxidant Content
Sunflower Seeds Supports Thyroid Function Through Selenium
Sunflower Seeds Helps Combat Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, and Muscle Cramps
Sunflower Seeds Balances Blood Sugar Levels and Helps Ward off Diabetes
Sunflower Seeds Improves Skin Health
History of Sunflower Seeds:
The sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). The term "sunflower seed" is actually a misnomer when applied to the seed in its pericarp (hull). Botanically speaking, it is a cypsela. When dehulled, the edible remainder is called the sunflower kernel or heart.
There are three types of commonly used sunflower seeds: linoleic (most common), high oleic, and NuSun. Each variety has its own unique levels of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats. The information in this article refers mainly to the linoleic variety.
Sunflower seeds are more commonly