Dried And Cleaned Sunflower Seeds 361

Offered sunflower seeds can be part of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation and in place of higher-calorie, unhealthy snacks. Keep in mind that many processed sunflower seeds are loaded with salt. Too much salt in your diet is tough on your heart and kidneys.You can eat sunflower seeds raw or buy dry roasted seeds with or without the shell. They also come in flavored varieties.Unsalted, raw kernels are the least processed versions of the seeds, says yeung, but pick a seed that you'll enjoy so that you'll actually eat them.Here's what you should do: use your tongue to position the sunflower shell vertically or horizontally between your molars. Then, crack the shell with your molars and separate the seed from the shell. Spit the shell out and enjoy the seed.Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin e, an essential nutrient shown to boost sperm count and sperm motility. They are also jam-packed with folate and selenium, both of which are important for fertility and hormones, and are a good source of omega-6 fatty acids, with small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.