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#31 TheFountain

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Posted 26 April 2012 - 06:27 AM

Sunflower seeds look like they have a decent mineral profile. I know the PUFAs! But if people argue that animal fat is healthy despite the arachidonic acid there is certainly an argument to be made for sunflower seeds. Let's take a look at the profile for one serving.

This is of course for a 100 Gram serving, I think perhaps a little less would be better.

Amounts Per Selected Serving

Amounts Per Selected Serving

%DV


Vitamin A
0.0
IU
0%

Retinol
0.0
mcg


Retinol Activity Equivalent
0.0
mcg


Alpha Carotene
~



Beta Carotene
~



Beta Cryptoxanthin
~



Lycopene
~



Lutein+Zeaxanthin
~



Vitamin C
1.4
mg
2%

Vitamin D
~

~

Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
~

~

Beta Tocopherol
~



Gamma Tocopherol
~



Delta Tocopherol
~



Vitamin K
~

~

Thiamin
0.3
mg
22%

Riboflavin
0.3
mg
17%

Niacin
4.2
mg
21%

Vitamin B6
0.8
mg
40%

Folate
238
mcg
59%

Food Folate
238
mcg


Folic Acid
0.0
mcg


Dietary Folate Equivalents
238
mcg


Vitamin B12
0.0
mcg
0%

Pantothenic Acid
7.1
mg
71%

Choline
~



Betaine

Minerals:


Calcium
57.0
mg
6%

Iron
6.8
mg
38%

Magnesium
129
mg
32%

Phosphorus
1158
mg
116%

Potassium
491
mg
14%

Sodium
3.0
mg
0%

Zinc
5.3
mg
35%

Copper
1.8
mg
92%

Manganese
2.1
mg
106%

Selenium
~

~

Fluoride
~

#32 Blankspace

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Posted 26 April 2012 - 08:55 PM

Sunflower seeds look like they have a decent mineral profile. I know the PUFAs! But if people argue that animal fat is healthy despite the arachidonic acid there is certainly an argument to be made for sunflower seeds. Let's take a look at the profile for one serving.

This is of course for a 100 Gram serving, I think perhaps a little less would be better.


WHFoods (ESHA Database) provides a more complete nutritional profile for a 1/4 cup serving (35g) of sunflower seeds.
http://www.whfoods.c...rofile&dbid=127

ESHA foods database:
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list

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#33 TheFountain

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Posted 27 April 2012 - 11:27 AM

Sunflower seeds look like they have a decent mineral profile. I know the PUFAs! But if people argue that animal fat is healthy despite the arachidonic acid there is certainly an argument to be made for sunflower seeds. Let's take a look at the profile for one serving.

This is of course for a 100 Gram serving, I think perhaps a little less would be better.


WHFoods (ESHA Database) provides a more complete nutritional profile for a 1/4 cup serving (35g) of sunflower seeds.
http://www.whfoods.c...rofile&dbid=127

ESHA foods database:
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list


That's a bit less than the 100 gram serving the other site calculated and the vitamin and mineral profile still looks very decent. Even calculates a decent amino acid composition.

Not a constant staple food but to eat a couple days a week should actually benefit, aside from doing no harm. Every day in large quantities obviously not good long term.

#34 Carroll

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Posted 06 November 2012 - 12:07 PM

In my opinion top ten super foods are:
Milk,
yogurt,
apple,
grapefruit,
broccoli,
green tea,
cacao,
berries,
aloe vera
and spirulina.
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#35 Neal Cullum

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Posted 24 February 2014 - 05:07 PM

My top 10 would be:-

Eggs
Yoghurt (full fat)
Coconut oil
Reishi
Holy Basil
Garlic
Spiinach
Avocado
Pineapple
Blueberries

The last 4 are basically on the list because i make a green smoothie out of them and they're delicious and nutritious.

#36 theconomist

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Posted 24 February 2014 - 05:49 PM

My top 10 would be:-

Eggs
Yoghurt (full fat)
Coconut oil
Reishi
Holy Basil
Garlic
Spiinach
Avocado
Pineapple
Blueberries

The last 4 are basically on the list because i make a green smoothie out of them and they're delicious and nutritious.


Your first 2 are 1- one of the most methionine rich food and 2-casein with all the issues that come with it.

1. http://www.longecity...and-methionine/
http://www.longecity...-limiting-diet/
http://www.longecity...ne-restriction/
http://www.longecity...ine-restrction/

2. the negatives of casein are pretty known, sure there's a lot of debate on the issue but grosso modo we should follow the precaution principle in longeviety: in doubt, abstain

#37 Neal Cullum

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Posted 24 February 2014 - 09:33 PM

My top 10 would be:-

Eggs
Yoghurt (full fat)
Coconut oil
Reishi
Holy Basil
Garlic
Spiinach
Avocado
Pineapple
Blueberries

The last 4 are basically on the list because i make a green smoothie out of them and they're delicious and nutritious.


Your first 2 are 1- one of the most methionine rich food and 2-casein with all the issues that come with it.

1. http://www.longecity...and-methionine/
http://www.longecity...-limiting-diet/
http://www.longecity...ne-restriction/
http://www.longecity...ine-restrction/

2. the negatives of casein are pretty known, sure there's a lot of debate on the issue but grosso modo we should follow the precaution principle in longeviety: in doubt, abstain


For god sake, just when i think i'm eating very good, studies come to my attention that shatter my belief :-( i'll have to look into this, thanks.
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Posted 04 June 2016 - 02:07 AM

1. Turmeric

 

2. Ginger

 

3. Rosemary

 

4. Black Seed

 

5. Cinnamon

 

6. Oregano

 

7. Calendula 

 

8. Walnuts

 

9.  Garlic

 

10. Cauliflower



#39 shifter

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Posted 07 June 2016 - 04:44 AM

My 10 (in no particular order)

 

 

Greek Yoghurt (full fat and plain)

 

Gouda cheese

 

Berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries etc)

 

Kale / Spinach

 

Almonds / Nuts

 

Coconut / Olive Oils

 

Eggs

 

Spirulina / Chlorella

 

Cacao (raw)

 

Seaweed






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