Sunflower Seeds مغز سورج مکھی

Overview:

Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant.
While the seed itself is encased in a black and white striped shell, sunflower seeds are white and have a tender texture.
Known for their distinct nutty flavor and high nutritional value, you can eat the seeds raw, roasted, or incorporated into other dishes.

Benefits:

• Sunflower seeds may help in controlling your blood cholesterol levels.
• Low cholesterol level means a low risk of atherosclerosis and other heart diseases.
• Sunflower seeds also exhibit anti-hypertensive effects.
• Sunflower seed contain proteins and fiber that leave us feeling full for a longer time.
• Phytoestrogens are plant-based metabolites.
• Thanks to their high calcium and magnesium content that is essential for maintaining the physical structure of bones, making them strong and keeping the joints healthy.
• Sunflower seeds have minerals and phosphorus that help in developing the bones of unborn babies Sunflower seeds help in regulation of digestion at the time of pregnancy.
• Sunflower seeds is a powerhouse of almost all the vitamins and minerals that are essential for females during the time of their pregnancy and post pregnancy.
• Sunflower seed helps to improve mood, concentration, and memory.
• The vitamin also has the added benefit of releasing serotonin and norepinephrine into our bodies.
• Sunflower seed  are full of antioxidants that help keep your body healthy.
• They do this by helping to protect your cells from damage that can result in disease.
• Sunflower seeds are a superfood for our skin.
• It provides enough nourishment and moisture to our cells to keep our skin soft, supple, smooth and healthy.

Side Effect:

• You may experience adverse effects from consuming whole sunflower seeds, especially if you eat a lot of them.
• The hull or outer shell can be sharp and hard to digest.
• Additionally, eating too many hulls can cause fecal impaction (FI), which is a severe form of constipation.
• The sharp hulls can also puncture or attach to the linings of the esophagus or digestive tract if not chewed properly.
• so its recommended to consume unshelled sunflower seeds to avoid these possible adverse effects.

How to Consume:

• Eating raw seeds as a portable and easy snack
• including seeds as part of the route mixing
• sprinkle roasted or raw seeds on top of cereals, cooked vegetables, or salads
• to add seeds when baking bread or muffins
• to make sunflower seed butter using a high-speed blender
• Mix it with other nuts and fruits.