During our weekly visits to the fresh vegetable market, my partner picked up some sunflower seeds.

I have eaten them before and really enjoyed them but for whatever reason, it’s just not something we have thought to buy. But this week we weren’t in a major hurry to get out of the store (very rare) and took the time to browse the shelves. We found a large selection of nuts, seeds and grains and very affordable prices.

We decided on a container of sunflower seeds and I’ve really enjoyed having them as a tasty snack.

We have since found out some nutritional facts which I’d like to share.

A handful of sunflower seeds will take care of your hunger, while also enhancing your health by supplying significant amounts of vitamin E, magnesium and selenium.

They contain Phytosterols which are compounds found in plants. When included in the diet sunflower seeds are believed to reduce blood levels of cholesterol and enhance the immune response and decrease risk of certain cancers.

The taste is nutty and I’ve found it’s really helped reduce my hunger. I’ve been taking a handful of sunflower seeds with my breakfast and it’s been very beneficial.

We paid AUS $1.70 for 250 grams which isn’t going to break the bank!

So when you are next out shopping, pick yourself up a container.

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