Raw Sunflower Seed Kernel

Sunflower seeds are a healthy and enjoyable snack for young and old and can easily be integrated into our daily diet in various ways. So we can add them to our salad, to our food but also to make various crackers and bread with sunflower seeds.

They have anti-inflammatory properties. Sunflower seeds have a very high content of vitamin E which has the ability to neutralize the free radicals that accumulate in our body.

Free radicals are molecules that destroy the structure of our cells, resulting in a state of inflammation in our body. Thus, due to its high content of Vitamin E, flaxseed seems to be able to reduce the symptoms of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

They lower cholesterol. Sunflower seeds contain phytosterols which, according to numerous studies, tend to reduce the levels of 'bad' cholesterol in our body. Also, the content of sunflower seeds in polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fatty acids also helps reduce atherosclerosis, as these fats reduce 'bad' cholesterol while increasing 'good'.

They relax our nerves. In particular, sunflower seeds are a very good source of magnesium. Magnesium helps control nerve and muscle tone and its lack is associated with overactivity of our nerves causing muscle contractions, migraines, muscle cramps, nervousness and fatigue.

The ¼ cup of sunflower seeds provides us with 28% of the recommended daily intake of magnesium and in addition is an excellent source of folic acid (227 mcg / 100g) as 100g provides us with 37% of the Recommended Daily Intake (SIP).

Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis and should be present in the diet of women of childbearing potential, as its intake is associated with a reduced risk of fetal neural tube defects.

They protect our heart. The vitamin E present in sunflower seeds prevents the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, its antioxidant action prevents the oxidation of cholesterol which can damage our blood vessels and cause strokes or heart failure.

Studies show that adequate intake of vitamin E appears to be associated with a reduced risk of atherosclerosis. A cup of sunflower seeds provides 62% of the BP in vitamin E. Also, their content of monounsaturated fatty acids further enhances their protective effect, as the intake of unsaturated fatty acids, the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke due to the positive effect they have on our lipid profile (reduction of 'bad' cholesterol and increase of 'good'.

They detoxify us. The high content of sunflower seeds in antioxidants such as vitamin E, polyphenols and selenium helps to remove the toxic substances that accumulate (oxidative stress) daily in our body.

This process reduces the risk of various chronic diseases due to oxidative stress (cancer, cardiovascular disease, premature aging, degenerative diseases).

They protect us from various forms of cancer. Sunflower seed is a good source of selenium which is a trace element that is absolutely essential for maintaining our health.

In particular, various scientific studies have shown that selenium intake is associated with a reduced risk of cancer, as selenium is involved in various mechanisms that protect against the mutation of our genetic material.

Also, the high content of sunflower seeds in various antioxidants protects our body from the accumulation of carcinogens.

They have great nutritional value. They are a nutritious snack because they are rich in trace elements such as iron, copper, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamins such as vitamin E, folic acid, vitamin B3, vitamin B1 and vitamin B6, are good fats, good fats while they also contain protein, ie 100g give 21g protein.