News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as we hear the name sunflower, beautiful yellow flowers fluttering in the fields come before our eyes. Most of us know it only for its beauty or as ‘cooking oil’. But, nature has hidden such a treasure of health inside this flower, about which very few people know.

Nowadays we run after foreign ‘superfoods’ and spend thousands of rupees. Whereas there is such a thing around us which is “small packet and big bang”. yes, i’m talking Sunflower Seeds of.

Let us understand in very simple language how these small black-brown seeds can change your life.

1. Heart’s best friend
Today’s fast-paced life and fried food from outside… has the biggest impact on our heart. Increasing cholesterol has become a common thing nowadays. Sunflower seeds contain ‘good fats’ that help in reducing bad cholesterol deposited in the veins. The elders were right in saying that if the eating habits improve, the heart always remains young.

2. The mood remains very good
Do you also feel stressed or nervous over small things? The reason behind this may be deficiency of ‘Magnesium’ in your body. And you will be surprised to know that sunflower seeds are a power-house of magnesium! These keep your mind calm. That is, if you want to remain stress free, then keep roasted sunflower seeds in your pocket instead of some chocolate.

3. Natural ‘glow’ will appear on the face
We all want our skin to be glowing. For this we spend thousands in parlors. Whereas the real shine comes from within. These seeds contain a lot of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is considered a boon for the skin. It keeps your skin tight, keeps wrinkles away and brings that glow to the face which no expensive cream can provide.

4. Bones will become steel
Just drinking milk does not strengthen the bones, the body also needs other minerals. If you have pain in your joints, these seeds can be useful for you. The nutrients present in it make the bones strong from inside.

How to eat it?
Now you might be wondering how to eat it? is very easy! Instead of eating it raw, roast it lightly on a pan. You can put it on oats for breakfast, add it to salad, or eat it as a snack with evening tea.