Oil, Sunflower Seed
Sunflower oil is derived from pressing the seeds of sunflowers. In cold-pressed form, it is one of the highest sources of vitamin E - an antioxidant that improves heart and skin health and boosts immunity by restoring cells in the body. However, in industrial processing, much of this vitamin E is degraded and oxidized.
Sunflower oil is high in omega-6 fats which can promote inflammation and oxidation when they are consumed in excess. For this reason, sunflower oil should be used sparingly or avoided.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet
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- Preferences: No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains, No Molds, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Citrus, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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