All About Sunflower Seeds

THE BASICS ABOUT SURF SEEDS


Click on the variety below for Nutritional and RDA Info




WHY SUNFLOWER SEEDS?
Sunflower seeds are full of healthy fats that the body needs, they also contain high levels of fibre, proteins, minerals and phytochemicals such as those listed below. In addition to this they are low in sugar, very low in salt and contain no cholesterol.

Vitamin E
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B5
Manganese
Magnesium
Copper
Selenium
Phosphorous
Folate
Tryptophan

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS?

They have cholesterol lowering phytosterols


Sunflower seeds have high levels of Vitamin E which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease

They are a source of antioxidants which help control free radicals that are linked to cancer

Tryptophan found in sunflower seeds helps process serotonin which is one the chemicals that keeps us
feeling happy, relaxed and content

The supply of proteins and carbohydrates from sunflower seeds help maintain consistent energy levels rather than the highs and lows of high sugar/saturated fat snacks.

Recent research even suggests that sunflower seeds can facilitate quitting smoking. The process of breaking down the constituents of sunflower seeds is said to mimic some of the effects of nicotine therefore inducing some of the satisfaction found in the act of smoking.

WHAT ABOUT PUMPKIN SEEDS AND BLUEBERRIES?



Like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and blueberries are another super source of vitamins, minerals and phythochemicals.
In addition to this pumpkin seeds provide other benefits:

Pottassium in the seeds helps regulate blood pressure


The phyotsterols in pumpkin seeds help lower cholesterol


Beneficial for bladder and prostate problems


Pumpkin seeds are even linked to improved libido and sexual health in both men and women




Blueberries are a proven rich source of antioxidants which is essential to regulating destructive toxic compounds in the body


They are even known to contribute to preservation of vision

WHAT ABOUT THE CHOCOLATE IN SURF SEEDS?

On average chocolate covered sunflower seeds in a pack of Surf Seeds accounts for approximately 15% of the entire mix.


However as there is still a sunflower seed under the chocolate the total volume of a chocolate covered seed comprises approximately 2/3 sunflower seed to 1/3 chocolate


This means that in an average pack of Surf Seeds there is less than 5% chocolate, or in other words in the entire mix there is LESS THAN 4g OF CHOCOLATE


To give you an idea of what this looks like have a look at the
picture on the right of some chocolate covered seeds taken from
a pack of Surf Seeds Original