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Basic report: 12038, Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, without salt. (2018, April). Retrieved from https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show?ndbno=12038&fg=&man=&lfacet=&format=Abridged&count=&max=25&offset=0&sort=c&qlookup=&rptfrm=nl&nutrient1=323&nutrient2=&nutrient3=&subset=0&totCount=5469&measureby=m

Small in size, big in benefits — there may be no better way to describe seeds which are often packed with a surprising amount and variety of nutrients.

The researchers found that participants who drank green tea regularly for 12 weeks had improved skin health, including:

According to JatroSolutions, the nuts contain up to 60% oil that is high in unsaturated fatty acids, around 30% protein and are low in carbohydrates, sodium and sugar. They also pack in the minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and zinc.

“It’s many things,” he said. “It’s seeing something the size of your thumbnail grow into a 2,000-pound fruit. It’s the challenge.It’s the joy of accomplishment. And more than anything, it’s the people.”

Lesa, CBD: Leeks, sunflower seeds, fermented goat’s milk Nick Connellan, publications director At times, Dave Verheul seems more like an alchemist than a chef. His outrageously good entree of potato flatbread, shiitake oil and macadamia cream – which I sadly lost the bidding war to write about – is the best example of this, but his leeks aren’t far behind. They’re smoked for two solid hours until they take on a surprisingly meaty flavour, then paired with slow-cooked sunflower seeds and four-week-old fermented goat’s milk. The resulting flavours (complex, musty, intensely savoury) brought me close to tears – something no food has ever done before.

If you’re pulling up to a snoozy Carefree strip mall on a quiet, pitch-black evening, you’ll know you’re in the right place by the smell of the pizza joint next door.

While we relish fruits and vegetables, we often look upon seeds as an unfortunate by-product. While some seeds may be poisonous or harmful to us, some, like the above, can be highly beneficial. Simple methods like these could make your diet healthier, and are also friendly on the pocket!

Not in the mood for a typical salad? Roll with these. The rich sunflower seed butter dipping sauce is a fantastic creamy contrast to these fresh, crunchy veggie bundles and makes getting your produce for the day so much fun.

Holly and Dan Boyce of Benson pose behind their giant pumpkin after a weigh-off at Saratoga Springs, New York on Sept. 28, 2018. The pumpkin is Vermont’s first to surpass the one-ton threshold.(Photo: Courtesy Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers)

The single best restaurant that I ate at was Llama Inn in Brooklyn. My husband and I spent a weekend in Brooklyn recently and this was one of the places on our must-visit list. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting, nice but still fun and approachable. I expected the food to be good, but it was even better than I expected! We ordered a mix of small dishes, vegetable dishes, and the whole fish. All of the food was so well executed; cooked perfectly, plated beautifully, and above all the flavors were outstanding. So delicious!