| The Sunflower is Botanically classified as (Helianthus | | | | a smaller risk of heart disease. Sunflower oil serves |
| Annuus) | | | | this purpose. Studies of adults suggested that a |
| Sunflower oil is high in essential fatty acids. It helps to | | | | balanced diet in which small quantities of saturated |
| moisturise and condition the skin. Sunflower oil can be | | | | fats are replaced with sunflower oil has noticeable |
| used as the primary oil within lotion, salt scrub, bath | | | | cholesterol lowering benefits. Some Research |
| oil and massage oil formulations. It is also very useful | | | | suggests that lower cholesterol levels can be caused |
| in formula's, intended for mature, sensitive, dry or | | | | by balances of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated |
| damaged skin. | | | | fatty acids. Sunflower oil may help balance this. |
| Natural sunflower oil is produced from sunflower | | | | Sunflower oil also has skin health benefits. Sunflower |
| seeds. Sunflower oil is light in taste and appearance | | | | oil, like other oils, can retain moisture in the skin. |
| and contains more Vitamin E than any other | | | | Some research shows how Sunflower oil may also |
| vegetable oil. It is a combination of monounsaturated | | | | provide a protective barrier that aids in resisting |
| and polyunsaturated fats with low saturated fat | | | | infection. |
| levels. | | | | Typical uses for Sunflower Seeds & Oil |
| The versatility of this healthy oil is recognised by | | | | You can attract a wide variety of backyard birds. |
| many home cooks and professional chef's | | | | The Sunflower is a high quality seed rich in oil and |
| internationally. Sunflower oil is valued for its light | | | | protein Sunflower Seed provides a nutritious, healthy |
| taste, frying performance and health benefits. | | | | food source popular with birds year-round. Offered in |
| Sunflower oil is high in vitamin E and low in saturated | | | | a variety of sizes. |
| fat. Sunflowers are common plants with several | | | | Sunflower oil is a common ingredient in Cosmetics |
| species recognised. | | | | and Skin care products. |
| Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that has high | | | | Sunflower Seed is often eaten as part of a high |
| levels of the essential fatty acids called | | | | protein diet and can be found in many commercially |
| polyunsaturated fat. It is also known for having a | | | | produced muesli and other health foods. |
| clean taste and low levels of trans fat. | | | | The Seed is also a common meat substitute for |
| Some Sunflower oils are classified as having | | | | Vegans along with other nuts and seeds. |
| monounsaturated levels of 80% and above. | | | | Studies of adults suggest that a balanced diet in |
| Sunflower oil of any kind has been shown to have | | | | which small quantities of saturated fats are replaced |
| cardiovascular benefits as well. Diets combined with a | | | | with sunflower oil show a detectable |
| low fat content and high levels of oleic acid have | | | | cholesterol-reducing benefits. |
| been suggested to lower cholesterol, which results in | | | | |