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[Lorry]

Sunflower oil is high in the essential vitamin E and low in saturated fat. The two most common types of sunflower oil are linoleic and high oleic. The oil can be used in conditions with extremely high cooking temperatures. It may also help food stay fresher and healthier for longer periods of time. Food manufacturers are starting to use sunflower oil in an effort to lower the levels of trans fat in mass produced foods.
Do you know another benefits of this beautiful flower?

[Martin]

Sunflower seeds also are very good and tasty. I love eating them. It offers an easy way to add some crunch, taste, and nutrition to a variety of foods. Toss them over your salad, mix them in with popcorn, or even add them to your fresh baked, whole grain breads and muffins.

[M.Helen]

Sunflower seeds, a source of health
Sunflower seeds are an important source of vitamin E, B1, B5, magnesium, selenium and phosphorus. For their immediately effect, American specialists consider them a real source of health.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant found to neutralize free radicals in the body, improves vision and plays an important role in reducing symptoms associated with arthritis and asthma.

[M.Helen]

Selenium, taken from palatable seeds, it is vital for our healthy body. It helps to regenerate cells, to activation of thyroid hormone and also maintains tissue elasticity. And neutralizes the effect of carcinogens and contribute to the regeneration of heart muscle. This is why, foods rich in content of selenium, are recommended to prevent and treat cardiovascular disorders and old age diseases.

[M.Helen]

Small sunflower seeds are a reliable source of magnesium, which have the role to normalize blood pressure and reduce risk of stroke. Effectively combats stress and annoying migraines.

Sunflower diet has beneficial effects on lowering cholesterol. Moreover, U.S. experts recommends replacing some treatments for heart disease with sunflower seeds.

[M.Helen]

How to eat them
Add few seeds in fresh bread slices and let for few minutes in the oven. Can replace successfully ordinary bread at every meal. If you want to follow a daily diet, add seeds in the grain and eat with milk in the morning or with yogurt for lunch. Also, sunflower seeds can be added to salads. Will provide a pleasant taste and will replace successfully the drop of oil you add. You can prepare and pancakes with sunflower seeds or even bread.