Perhaps the best aspect of sunflower seeds is their versatility as a food source. Roasted sunflower seeds are an excellent snack that gives you protein and healthy fats. They also make a delightful, crunchy addition to a vegetable salad, provide flavor for a sandwich, or form the bulk of a vegetarian burger. No matter how you use your sunflower seeds, you can enjoy the benefits of the following nutrients that are contained in each crunchy kernel.

Sunflower seeds may help keep blood pressure down, packed with Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that boosts the immune system and may protect against certain diseases, they are also rich in the mineral magnesium which is a key player in preventing osteoporosis