Benefits of sunflower seeds

 Sunflower seeds and sunflower oils are the most essential oils for our body. Day by day increasing research have discovered many essential elements in the sunflower seeds and it's oils. Today in this article we are going to talk about the seeds of sunflower.

Here we will see what are the benefits of sunflower seeds and how much important it is to have them in our diet. So let's begin

Sunflower seeds

These seeds are some how related to the nut family due to its flavour and texture. It can be eaten as nuts and is used in many recipes across the world. These are also available in markets with salt flavor and roasted too.

These seeds are used for three basic purposes,

• For oils
• For human food
• For birds

Yes these seeds are the biggest source of calcium for birds specifically parrots of all types. The complete black shelled seed is basically harvested as bird food. But all the types of seeds can be edible by human too.

There are different types of sunflowers such as Sunzilla, Mongolian flowers, titans, royal hybrids etc. And all these types have different seeds. 

Some have larger black and white stripped seeds, and some have small fill black shell seeds. Some have very delicious taste and some are just plain with very less flavor and they are mostly used for birds. 

These seeds are package of essential nutrients for our body. They can be used as snack and can be used for specific protein content. In some countries athletes use these seeds for maintenance of health and energy. 

What exactly are the properties of these seeds and why we need them ?

1) Proteins

 Sunflower seeds have a good quantity of proteins in them. And we all know how important proteins are for us. 

Most of our bodies external organs such as hair, nails, lashes, skin all compose of protein as their basic elements. In the interior view blood also needs proteins, organs needs proteins to keep up their shape and structure, and our bones need proteins too.

Proteins are required for the repair and growth of our muscles. We all know how gym guys are crazy for protein shakes. If only they use sunflower seeds with milk it can be natural protein shake for them. ( You can blend these seeds with milk adding sugar and natural protein shake is ready).

2) Zinc

Theses small seeds have a good level of zinc in them too. Zinc is vital for our white blood cells that maintains our body's health and controls the immunity system. Our immunity system is strength by zinc and it also boost our energy levels . That is the second reason for athletes to have them. 

All the people with weak health and immunity should use sunflower seeds as it will help them improving their overall health. Zinc is also very important for our blood transportation throughout our body.

3) Selenium 

The next important element found in sunflower seeds is selenium. Selenium plays an important role in reducing inflammation in our body. This means that it is helpful in keeping our gut healthy. Selenium found in sunflower seeds is also an essential element in fighting infections in our body  therefore it is important to have these seeds for women during periods and after delivery.

 It can also reduce the infection caused by flu and sore throat. 

Few more important features which most nuts share are lower levels of cholesterol and defeating cardiovascular disturbances. Yes these tiny seeds can help to give you a healthy heart. It is also recommended in lowering the levels of cholesterol in our blood thus resulting in lower blood pressures. 

4) Vitamins 

Along withe these essential elements in sunflower seeds there is a good quantity of vitamin E, B1, and B6. That means you can also get all the benefits of vitamins along with proteins, selenium, and zinc. Still some percentage of iron and potassium are also found in these seeds. 

So next time you want to munch on something, keep sunflower seeds top of the list to get you good health and you can enjoy your munch too.