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Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
What is it:
Sunflower seeds are the edible kernels extracted from the large, flowering heads of the sunflower plant, scientifically known as Helianthus annuus. They have a subtle nutty flavor and can be consumed raw or roasted, either salted or unsalted. Apart from being a common snack, sunflower seeds are frequently used as an ingredient in salads, trail mixes, granola bars, and baked goods.
Rating:
Sunflower seeds are rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They have been studied for various health benefits, including improving metabolic parameters and aiding in weight management.
Resources:
- Nutritional characteristics of sunflower seeds (review)
- Metabolic parameters improved in males consuming sunflower seed flour (controlled trial)
- Sunflower seed extract supplementation reduces body fat in adults with obesity (double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial)
- Phytochemistry, metabolite changes, and medicinal uses of sunflower seeds (review)
- Therapeutic effect of sunflower seeds and flax seeds on diabetes (review)
How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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