{"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":"

Short Answer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, Sunflower Seeds are Paleo!
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What Are Sunflower Seeds?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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