If you've been reading Power Pantry for any amount of time, you know that all foods are not created equally. More than that, there are a lot foods which may be nutritious and satisfying for some people, and downright harmful to others.
I have a very sensitive gut, and have learned over the years that some foods are just fine for me, yet others (think nightshade veggies, corn and legumes) are flirting with nutritional and physical disaster. This keeps me watching for healthful sources of carbs, fats and protein, and yields (hopefully beneficial) content for Power Pantry.
One healthful protein I appreciate is the sunflower seed. I've mentioned sunflower seeds numerous times in Power Pantry, but know these nutritional powerhouses deserve a closer look. While so many proteins come with dietary or digestive challenges (dairy, beans, tree nuts, various fish, eggs, etc.) sunflower seeds offer numerous nutritional benefits with none of the common allergy issues.
These power-packed seeds have been cultivated and enjoyed for thousands of years, and one thing consistently credited to sunflower seeds is that they are well tolerated by so many people. Along with that, sunflower seeds pack tremendous health benefits. Check out this article from the website for "The World's Healthiest Foods" (www.whfoods.com)
Sunflower Seeds - a health-promoting snack
Note the variety of benefits: a great source of Vitamin E (the body's only fat-soluble anti-oxidant, for anti-inflammatory help and cancer prevention ); phytosterols to lower cholesterol, magnesium to strengthen our nervous system, and selenium, a powerful detoxifier and cancer preventer.
So if you're looking for something super healthful, snackable and satisfying, reach for sunflower seeds. You just may find a new favorite.
By the Way
If you like nut butters as much as I do, you'll appreciate this further perspective from Dr. Axe on sunflower seed butter: Sunflower Seed Butter - the Peanut Butter Alternative
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