If you like to eat sunflower seeds because of their delicious taste, there is even more reason to love them now: a recent compilation of data on the nutritional components of sunflower seeds in the United States shows that these humble little sunflower seeds contain nutrients that cannot be ignored. \x0d\\x0d\ Nutrition researchers have found that it is no exaggeration to list sunflower seeds as super food with onions, garlic and broccoli because of their outstanding efficacy in preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. \x0d\\x0d\ Dr. Catherine Phillips, a researcher in the Department of Biochemistry of Virginia Institute of Technology, said: "The sunflower kernel is rich in antioxidants, minerals and' good fat' which is very healthy. Not only that, it is also an ideal source of phytochemicals necessary for our health. " On behalf of the American Sunflower Association, the organization is conducting a review on sunflower seeds. \x0d\\x0d\ This compilation of research documents points out that sunflower seed kernel is an ideal source of (1) antioxidants, such as vitamin E and phenolic acid; (2) Selenium and other minerals such as iron, zinc and copper; (3) Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are "good fats" that can prevent heart disease and some cancers. \x0d\\x0d\ antioxidants \x0d\\x0d\ In terms of antioxidant protection, sunflower seeds can be comparable to nuts and dried fruits, and even surpass them in some cases. Take blackberry as an example: as we all know, blackberry is an important source of antioxidants, each containing 60 mg of phenolic acid; However, the same amount of sunflower seeds contains nearly 1000 mg of phenolic acid. Phenolic acids and other antioxidants such as vitamin E are beneficial to human body by fighting free radicals in vivo, because these free radicals can destroy cells and interfere with DNA replication, thus leading to chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. \ x0d \ x0d \ selenium \ x0d \ x0d \ selenium is an important trace mineral in soil, and selenium deficiency in human body usually leads to heart disease and cancer. Sunflower can transform selenium in soil into natural organic matter, which can be absorbed by human body. Studies have shown that this mineral can act synergistically with vitamin E. \ x0d \ x0d \ more "good fat" \ x0d \ x0d \ fat can be said to be the "catch-22" in our diet. It makes food more delicious, makes us feel full, and is essential for many body functions. However, excessive fat can lead to many diseases such as heart disease, obesity and breast cancer. In recent years, many in-depth studies have shown that what kind of fat is more important than how much fat is ingested. \x0d\ Melon seeds are very nutritious, and the contents of vitamins, protein and oils are outstanding. \x0d\ We usually like to eat melon seeds, but we don't know it is still a good medicine. \x0d\ Eating a handful of melon seeds every day is beneficial to calm mood, prevent aging and prevent adult diseases; \x0d\ can cure insomnia and enhance memory; Prevent cancer, hypertension, heart disease and other diseases.