{"id":171,"date":"2015-08-22T16:21:15","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=171"},"modified":"2017-01-20T02:00:46","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T02:00:46","slug":"are-sunflower-seeds-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-sunflower-seeds-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Sunflower seeds Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yes, Sunflower Seeds are Paleo!
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Sunflower seeds are edible seeds which are the fruits<\/a> of the sunflower. \u00a0Its husks normally have a black and white stripes pattern with a tender texture. It has a crunchy, nutty taste similar to peanuts with a lighter flavor.<\/p>\n Like other edible seeds, sunflower seeds are nutrient-dense too. They are excellent source of protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and vitamin E. They contain high levels of minerals such as iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc.<\/p>\n Sunflower seeds are usually eaten as a snack and not a meal replacement. It can also be used as garnish or ingredient to various recipes. Sunflower seeds are sold by bag and are eaten plain, roasted, salted or flavored.<\/p>\n Benefits of Sunflower Seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n Aside from being a rich source of vitamin E and other minerals, sunflower seeds offer a lot of health benefits too:<\/p>\n Sunflower seeds are high in polyunsaturated fats which makes it easily turn rancid. The ratio of omega to omega 6<\/a> in sunflower seeds is highly imbalanced.<\/p>\n Phytic acids, which block mineral absorption, are also present in sunflower seeds.\u00a0 It is advisable to soak and roast sesame seeds to lower or eliminate the toxins in sunflower seeds.<\/p>\n Sunflower seeds are Paleo and are good to be incorporated in your Paleo diet. Though they may have high amounts of Omega 6 fatty acids, they are only eaten as snack and not a replacement to a meal. They are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which can provide health benefits to the body.<\/p>\n So do not worry about eating sunflower seeds once in a while. Just make sure not to consume a bag of it in one sitting. :)<\/p>\n \u201cSunflower seeds are incredibly popular. Baseball players chew them, truck stops stock them, and bird watchers use them to lure their subjects. Who doesn\u2019t like sunflower seeds? They\u2019re delicious, fun to eat (removing the shell with your tongue is an art), and full of vitamin E (one of our favorite antioxidants and a strong ally in the fight against free radicals). They\u2019re loaded with minerals like magnesium and manganese (actually, most seeds have good amounts of minerals), but a word of caution: sunflower seeds have a fair amount of PUFAs.\u201d \u2013 Mark Sisson<\/a><\/p>\n The Paleo Diet. Seed Fatty Acid Composition Chris Kresser. Ask the RD: Are Seeds Healthy and Animal Foods for Vegetarians Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. A Quick Guide to Edible Seeds Paleo Leap. Are Nuts and Seeds Healthy? The Paleo List. Are Sunflower Seeds Paleo? Original Eating. Sunflower Seeds Paleo Grubs. Foods You Can Eat on the Paleo Diet The Paleo mom. The WHYs behind the Autoimmune Protocol: Nuts and Seeds The World\u2019s Healthiest Foods. Sunflower Seeds Comment below and let us know what you think. Do you agree with our conclusion?<\/p>\n\n
How About Phytic Acid and Omega 6?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Moderate Amounts of Sunflower Seeds Won\u2019t Hurt!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What Experts Say About Sunflower Seeds… Is It Paleo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
All you ever wanted to know about Sunflower Seeds and Paleo<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nhttp:\/\/thepaleodiet.com\/seed-fatty-acid-composition\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/chriskresser.com\/ask-the-rd-are-seeds-healthy-and-animal-foods-for-vegetarians\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/quick-guide-edible-seeds\/#axzz3hjJxWFJb<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/paleoleap.com\/are-nuts-and-seeds-healthy\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/thepaleolist.com\/2014\/01\/22\/are-sunflower-seeds-paleo\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.originaleating.com\/paleo-diet-food-list\/nuts-seeds-oils\/sunflower-seeds\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/paleogrubs.com\/paleo-diet-food-list<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.thepaleomom.com\/2012\/09\/the-whys-behind-the-autoimmune-protocol-nuts-and-seeds.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.whfoods.com\/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=57<\/a><\/p>\nDid we miss anything?<\/strong><\/h3>\n