Shelled Sunflower Seeds (Raw)

Activate your day with a tasty handful of Sunflower Seeds. Loaded with protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, place these delicious, nutty and crunchy seeds among the most nutrient-dense nuts and seeds. The seeds are especially rich in magnesium, which plays an important role in bone mineralization, as well as regulation of skeletal muscle activities.

• Contains incredible sources of health-benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins
• Consume a hand full of sunflower seeds provides much of the recommended level of phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein

Suggested Use: Can be eaten as snack or used in recipes. They make an excellent addition to breads, cookies, salads and more.

Possible Health Benefits:

• Building blocks of body tissue and muscle
• Reduce muscle pain after workout
• Strengthen bones and teeth
• Speed recovery of infection
• Boost immunity
• Supports a healthy heart
• Good for skin health, prevents dry scaly skin and eczema

It is rich in protein, taking 1 tablespoon is the amount of protein in 1 small egg.  Supplementing the diet with plant protein is especially important for vegetarians.

Its rich phosphorus content supplying 230mg in 1 tablespoon, reaching 30% of the daily recommended intake, is involved in energy release and cell metabolism.

Its zinc content is very high, supplying 1.5mg in 1 tablespoon, which is 3 times the amount compared to 1 ounce of meat, good for body immunity

Good source of unsaturated fatty acids, like polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids which is full of essential fatty acids