Though I appreciate sesame seeds in stir fries and sushi and have been known to throw pumpkin seeds into the occasional batch of muffins, my experience with seeds as a whole is much too limited - especially sunflower seeds.
According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, sunflower seeds standout among their fellow nuts and seeds, with the highest concentration of phytochemicals - the plant chemicals that have been shown to lower cholesterol levels and improve overall heart health. Despite their tiny size, sunflower kernels contain a giant helping of photchemicals specifically, vitamin E, betaine, phenolic acids, choline, arginine, and lignans. And they don't stop there. Sunflower seeds also contain healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamin E.
If you're lucky enough not to have any food allergies, count your blessings. But even allergy sufferers have something to be thankful for this year starting
Interests: Parenting (Jack 5yrs and Owen 3yrs), Human Growth and Development, Evolving Consciousness, Integral Life Practice, Coaching, Change Management, Creativity, and Freedom.
Inspiration: Witnessing my sons discovering the world and themselves, watching someone overcome all odds, listening to someone's deep dark secrets (and telling someone mine), a fully expressed performer, art, the rawness of humanity, and unconditional love.