Archive for June, 2009

Sunflowers, Delicious Facts About our Favorite Seed! »

“Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh

Did you know that Sunflower seeds are very low in Cholesterol? They are also a good source of Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, and Selenium, and are a very good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol).
Here are some other fun facts about our favorite seeds:

The Sunflower originally came from the U.S.A!
There [...] Read more »

Fun Facts About Pistachios! »

Pistachio nuts are seeds from the fruit of “P. Vera” tree that are grown in dry, warm or temperate climates. The pistachio tree is believed to be indigenous to Iran, although it is widely cultivated from Central Asia to the Mediterranean region.

The red pistachios that used to be ubiquitous were a result of the stains [...] Read more »