Good things come in small packages. Nutrition scientists are realizing that we should pay more attention to our daily intake of complex plant foods like seeds, nuts, and wholegrains. Sunflower seeds are power-packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, vitamin E, and phytochemicals - all important to the nutritional quality of your diet.
A trifold brochure describing study results completed in March 2001 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University that identified compounds present in the sunflower kernel suggesting that the kernel is a good source of phytochemicals which help protect against disease.
Sunflower seeds reduce the risk of heart disease. They're an excellent source of heart-healthy unsaturated fats and several nutrients which are described in this fact sheet.
