sunflower seed (9)

High in protein content and in concentrated sources of many nutrients; edible nuts including sunflower kernels may be recommended as meat substitutes. When compared to other popular nuts, sunflower kernels rate high in nutritional aspects but low in sodium content, calories and fats. The increased interest in natural health foods bodes well for future sunflower seed usage. Most snack foods contribute little to diet except calories. Raw or roasted sunflower kernels are nutritious and relatively inexpensive.