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Calories in Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, and Flaxseeds
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The Healthiest Seeds to Snack On

Stop going nuts, and turn to seeds!
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Stop going nuts, and turn to seeds! Just like nuts, seeds are full of protein and fiber and will give you an energy boost when snacked on throughout the day. Here are five types of seeds that are delicious and good for you.

Learn more about other healthy seeds and see their full nutritional breakdown.

Toasting Sunflower Seeds
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For More Flavor, Toast Sunflower Seeds

For years, I've been a fan of raw, hulled sunflower seeds as an on-the-go snack; just a handful of them provides a bounty of nutrients like magnesium and vitamin E.
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For years, I've been a fan of raw, hulled sunflower seeds as an on-the-go snack; just a handful of them provides a bounty of nutrients like magnesium and vitamin E. But yesterday was the first time I ever thought to toast them.

Just like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds taste great when given a quick flash in the pan. In fact, the hulled kind doesn't even require oil; you can simply dry-roast them by shaking them back and forth in a skillet over medium heat for two to three minutes or until they've browned in color. But don't turn your back on them, or they'll be burnt to a crisp before you know it!

Once the seeds have cooled, they're wonderful in a salad, sprinkled on soup, atop roasted vegetables or oatmeal, and, of course, eaten by the handful. Have you ever tried this?

ECOWEEN: Dakota Gourmet Sunflower Seeds
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ECOWEEN: Dakota Gourmet Sunflower Seeds

Seasonal candies create a lot of wrappers and tummy aches, so switch out traditional treats for those that give back.
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Seasonal candies create a lot of wrappers and tummy aches, so switch out traditional treats for those that give back. From healthy alternatives to organic fair trade chocolates, this week lilsugar's all about Eco-treats! Whether your tot is headed to a preschool party or you are passing out goodies for trick-or-treaters, consider Nature's candy — and I don't mean raisins.

Dakota Gourmet sells individually wrapped sunflower seed packs in lightly salted or honey roasted varieties that offer a great source of vitamin E. Inside each five-pack ($3), there's a pack of Burpee sunflower seeds to plant with your child. What better way to teach your tykes the concept of renewable resources than by replenishing your supply of goodies?

To read all of our ECOWEEN coverage, click here.

Get Your Caffeine Fix Via Sunflower Seeds
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Get Your Caffeine Fix Via Sunflower Seeds

Wanna break the coffee habit?
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Wanna break the coffee habit? Why not trade it in for a sunflower seed one instead? SumSeeds are sunflower seeds that are "SUPERCHARGED" with caffeine, taurine, lysine and ginseng. However, they claim that they're premium roasted to taste good too. I know that some folks are hooked on their caffeine, but am I crazy to think that caffeinated sunflower seeds might be a step too far?

Three packs of SumSeeds goes for $9.95 and if you purchase a whole case of them, you'll get a free "supercharged" shirt too.

Source: Strange New Products

Garden of Eatin'
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Garden of Eatin'

Crunchy, salty, tasty, and sometimes an accidental meal, I'd have to say that Garden of Eatin's Blue Corn Tortilla Chips are one of my favorite snacks.
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Crunchy, salty, tasty, and sometimes an accidental meal, I'd have to say that Garden of Eatin's Blue Corn Tortilla Chips are one of my favorite snacks.

They have a whole line of chips made out of blue corn such as regular, No Salt if you're watching your sodium intake, Red Hot Blues made with a hint of zingy cayenne pepper, Little Soy Blues made with toasted soybeans, Sesame Blues uniquely made with sesame seeds and Sunny Blues made with sunflower seeds.

You'll feel good dipping them into your hummus, knowing they're:

  • Made With Organic Corn
  • No Hydrogenated Oils
  • No Artificial Flavors or Colors
  • No Preservatives
  • No Trans Fat
  • Made With Expeller Pressed Oil
  • Kosher Certified
  • Cooked in Filtered Water

As far as snacks go, that's pretty good. And what else is great? They also make Yellow Corn Chips, Mini Corn Chips (great for kids), White Corn Chips, Red Corn Chips, and Taco Shells. They also have a line of Pita Chips and Microwave Popcorn. They really know how to snack.

Want to see my faves? Then read more