Sunflower kernels

Sunflower is special in its beauty as a plant whose flower always turn to greet sunlight in the morning. Its seeds provide excellent health food to mankind. 100 grams of sunflower kernels yield 570 kilocalories. Sunflower fulfills nutritional needs of the human body more than any other cereals or nuts.

STRENGTHEN THE EYESIGHT

Sunflower kernels is the only grain variety high in vitamin A and vitamin E. Both vitamins play the important roles to improve eyesight. Eye lens which receives images are formed of unsaturated fat. If the body is deficient in vitamin E, oxygen, will react with fatty acid enabling cataracts to form. Vitamin E is an antioxidant agent. At the same time vitamin A will improve eye vision. Deficiency of vitamin A may cause night blindness.

REDUCE CHOLESTEROL

Heart failure is the world most serious problem. About 75% of artery problems are caused by cholesterol blocked arteries and blood vessels. Unsaturated fatty acid (lanolin acid) in sunflowers can dissolve cholesterol in the blood vessels. Moreover, vitamin A helps extend the life of red blood cells and prevents artery blockage and blood clots, the heart can more easily pump blood and the circulatory system can function smoothly.

PREVENT SKIN AGING

As the skin ages, fat in the cell wall can be destroyed by the oxidation process creating brown spots under the skin. Without fat, the skin becomes withered and dry and looks old. The brown spots, especially, make the skin look stained. Vitamin A acts as a protector of this fat in the cell wall, stopping if from being destroyed by the oxidation process. The skin looks full and taut, bright and youthful when there is plenty of fat the cell wall. Vitamin A in sunflower kernels also can prevent skin ageing and acne.

VITAMIN E AND ESTROGEN (CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS)

Woman who regularly take contraceptives are at risk of suffering vitamin E deficiency. Vitamin E deficiency can cause abnormalities in the reproductive system: difficulty conceiving, sterility, premature births and miscarriages. Vitamin E is essential for the unborn child also. The fetus of a vitamin E deficient expectant mother will also have a vitamin E deficiency. Once born, the infant conditions often found in premature infants. Many women who regularly consume sunflower kernels have reported that they normalize cycle, particularly in woman going though or approaching menopause.

RECOMMEND CONSUMPTION

The body needs 15-30 I.U. of Vitamin E per day. Sunflower kernels can be eaten as often you as want. It is recommended to take at 50-100 gms daily with banana or fruits which will give them a smooth flavor.

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