Sunflower Seeds

Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

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