When creating the recipe for the Empower Bar, each ingredient was selected with intention. There is a reason why sunflower seeds made the cut! They are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, selenium, and folate. Sunflower seed specific benefits include disease prevention, improved thyroid function, healthy skin, and of course, blood sugar balance! The name of our game.
Here is a breakdown of their benefits!
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Contain significant amounts of antioxidants like vitamin E which can reduce chronic inflammation, a condition linked to diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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Help maintain youthful, hydrated skin due to the ample levels of Vitamin E.
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Are an excellent cancer-fighting food due to the chemo-preventive compounds found in the seeds that block cancer development by stopping tumor growth.
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Rich in selenium which is vital to thyroid health and the production of thyroid hormones. Our bodies don’t produce selenium so it’s important to regularly include foods that contain it.
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Are rich in fiber which aids in balancing blood sugar levels.
