The health benefits of sunflower greens

The health benefits of sunflower greens

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Sunflower green sprouts are the young seedling of the sunflower. Sunflower green sprouts are unique in the sprout world as they cannot be sprouted in water alone and require soil to grow.They are low in calories and high in nutritional value, which makes them interesting and ideal for a healthy weight loss program and a healthy daily diet. Sunflower sprouts contain a good amount of vitamin C. They are therefore good antioxidants.

Sunflower green sprouts are the young seedling of the sunflower. Sunflower green sprouts are unique in the sprout world as they cannot be sprouted in water alone and require soil to grow.Sunflower green sprouts provide a significant amount of vitamin b, vitamin E and zinc. They also contain chlorophyll, potassium and magnesium. Sunflower green sprouts offer all the amino acids needed to from a complete plant protein and have upwards of twenty to twenty-five percent protein.

Applications of sunflower green sprouts are perfect for adding flavor and crunch to a variety of different preparations. Add to sandwiches, wraps and quesadillas to add texture and moisture. Use in sushi or salad rolls. Serve atop soups or stir-fried noodles. Add to green, grain and stacked salads. Puree into fresh juices and smoothies for a nutritional boost.

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Sunflower greens contain lecithin which can significantly improve memory and brain function, help to keep the liver and kidneys healthy, aid in vitamin absorption, and can bind fats and cholesterol to water so that they can be removed from the body more easily. Sunflower greens are good for reducing blood pressure.Sunflower microgreens are a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins A, B complex, D, and E; they also contain minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.

Most people grow sunflowers simply for their statuesque nature and cheerful, large flowers. But you may also grow them to eat the seeds. You can enjoy both the buds of sunflower plants and the petals of mature blooms. The greens are also edible.

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Be careful to keep them moist, but don't over water them or you may encourage mold to grow. In one week your sunflower sprouts will be ready to harvest! If your house is cold, it may take an extra day for the sprouts to reach maturity.

Sunflower seeds contain a good amount of protein, monounsaturated fats and vitamin E. One ounce (28 grams) of sunflower seeds contains

 Protein : 5.8 grams

Monounsaturated fat: 5.2 grams

Sunflower Greens Cooking Method

• Heat oil in pan until hot.
• Fry minced garlic until fragrant.
• Toss in sunflower greens and quickly swirl around the pan until lightly cook.
• Season with soy sauce and serve.