Gains from the golden grain
Gains from the golden grain To bloom golden within, sunflower seed is a requisite addition to your diet. The brightening of inner health reflects the brightening of your health outside. Sunflower seeds, a rich source of minerals and nutrients, act as a solution for various health issues. Sunflower seeds are cultivated as two crops - one seed type is used for consumption whereas the other type is grown from oil extraction. Akshaya Nagappan, a registered dietician in Chennai, talks in-depth about the benefits of the seeds and their inclusion in our regular diet. Benefits • They are high in protein, amino acids, dietary fibre, vitamin E and other nutrients. • Helps in preventing oxidative damage and inflammation. • It is also rich in minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and zinc. • They are advised for the prevention of hair loss. • It contains unsaturated acids like oleic and linoleic acids that play a major role in controlling cholesterol levels. • Protective ...