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WHAT SEA SALT CAN DO FOR YOU!

- Effective for Skin Care and treatment of skin infections

- Improves Oral Health and treats mouth infections

- Provides Relief From Rheumatism & Arthritis

- Encourages Exfoliation

- Relieves Symptoms of Psoriasis

- Cures Body Odour

- Maintains Electrolyte Balance in the body

- Treats Acne/Pimples & Aching Feet

- It Encourages Restful & Sound Sleep

- Gives Relief from Muscle Cramps

- Eye Care

- Reduces Acidity in The Body System

- Treats Genital Warts

WHAT SEA SALT CAN DO FOR YOU!

- Effective for Skin Care and treatment of skin infections

- Improves Oral Health and treats mouth infections

- Provides Relief From Rheumatism & Arthritis

- Encourages Exfoliation

- Relieves Symptoms of Psoriasis

- Cures Body Odour

- Maintains Electrolyte Balance in the body

- Treats Acne/Pimples & Aching Feet

- It Encourages Restful & Sound Sleep

- Gives Relief from Muscle Cramps

- Eye Care

- Reduces Acidity in The Body System

- Treats Genital Warts

WHAT SEA SALT CAN DO FOR YOU!

- Effective for Skin Care and treatment of skin infections

- Improves Oral Health and treats mouth infections

- Provides Relief From Rheumatism & Arthritis

- Encourages Exfoliation

- Relieves Symptoms of Psoriasis

- Cures Body Odour

- Maintains Electrolyte Balance in the body

- Treats Acne/Pimples & Aching Feet

- It Encourages Restful & Sound Sleep

- Gives Relief from Muscle Cramps

- Eye Care

- Reduces Acidity in The Body System

- Treats Genital Warts

WHAT SEA SALT CAN DO FOR YOU!

- Effective for Skin Care and treatment of skin infections

- Improves Oral Health and treats mouth infections

- Provides Relief From Rheumatism & Arthritis

- Encourages Exfoliation

- Relieves Symptoms of Psoriasis

- Cures Body Odour

- Maintains Electrolyte Balance in the body

- Treats Acne/Pimples & Aching Feet

- It Encourages Restful & Sound Sleep

- Gives Relief from Muscle Cramps

- Eye Care

- Reduces Acidity in The Body System

- Treats Genital Warts

WHAT SEA SALT CAN DO FOR YOU!

- Effective for Skin Care and treatment of skin infections

- Improves Oral Health and treats mouth infections

- Provides Relief From Rheumatism & Arthritis

- Encourages Exfoliation

- Relieves Symptoms of Psoriasis

- Cures Body Odour

- Maintains Electrolyte Balance in the body

- Treats Acne/Pimples & Aching Feet

- It Encourages Restful & Sound Sleep

- Gives Relief from Muscle Cramps

- Eye Care

- Reduces Acidity in The Body System

- Treats Genital Warts

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

NIGERIA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

2023 and voters’ apathy

By Tayo Ogunbiyi
06 August 2022 | 6:55 am

Voters check for details of eligible voters pasted on the wall at a polling station during the Anambra State governorship election at Isuofia, southeast Nigeria, on November 6, 2021. – Voters in the restive southeastern Nigerian state of Anambra go to the polls on November 6, 2021, amid a massive police deployment, in a key test of electoral credibility ahead of a presidential race less than 18 months away. More than 30,000 police have been deployed to Anambra, the heart of a region where an outlawed separatist movement has been blamed for a string of attacks on police and election offices.

The recently concluded governorship election in Osun State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy in the country. According to reports, out of the over 1,955,657 registered voters in the state, only a little over 800,000 turned out on Election Day.

A similar scenario played out in the last Local Government election in Lagos State where not up to 18% of the total registered voters actually voted during the election.

In the 2019 Governorship election in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu won by 739,445 votes. Whereas a total number of 6,570,291 voters registered for the election, the overall number of voters that took part in the poll was not up to a million.

Democracy is about the choice that the people make. Of all the various definitions of democracy, the most universally famous is the one that refers to it as the government of the people by the people and for the people.

The implication of the definition is that the people give impetus to democracy. In essence, you cannot have democracy without the people. The people set democracy in motion. However, in Nigeria, the people do not seem to understand the democratic power they wield.

The word ‘apathy’, which has its source in Greek, plainly means ‘without feelings’. According to Victor Marie Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement, ‘the apathetic are alive but without feelings, so they are not living. They are the living dead’.

Therefore, in line with Hugo’s line of thought, voters’ apathy simply refers to the insensitivity of the people towards the electoral process, particularly voting.

According to a statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only about 35% of the over, 70million who registered to vote in the 2011 general elections really participated in the voting process. This implies that over 65% of registered voters did not vote.

This dangerous trend must be a source of serious concern to all genuine stakeholders in the polity.

This growing trend has grievous implications on the prospect of democracy in the country. For one, it ensures that that leaders who attain political power via the votes of the minority rule over the majority.

Second, because they do not get to power through the votes of the majority, they tend to espouse self-seeking agenda.

Third, it casts serious aspersion on the kind of democracy we practice.

Furthermore, it makes it a bit hypocritical for those who did not turn out to vote to criticize those who were elected through the same process that they shunned. As it is often said, ‘you cannot eat your cake and have it’.

Many factors are responsible for voters’ apathy in the country. Some are of the view that their votes do not really count. They believe, either rightly or wrongly, that the outcome of most elections are pre-determined.

In addition, some believe that the electoral process is replete with violence, while some consider the political class undeserving of their time because of their perceived insincerity to electoral promises.

Equally, especially, in the case of Local Council elections, many are of the view that that tier of government does not really do much to deserve anyone’s trouble.

However, irrespective of the validity of the reasons, as highlighted above, it is counterproductive for the people to shun polls in a democracy. Some people gave their lives for the democracy that we enjoy today. It is, therefore, a great injustice to their memories, if this culture of voters’ apathy continues.

If democracy is to truly be the government of the people and for the people, the people must own the process from the beginning to the end. Active involvement in the political process signifies that everyone is a critical stakeholder, having the best interest of the country at heart. It is a practical demonstration of being a responsible citizen.

To lure the people back to the polls, elected political leaders at all levels, should not take the electorates for granted. It is sheer treachery for an elected leader to ignore his/her electoral promises while in power.

Compatriots who ignore all difficulties in order to participate in voting ought to be given a better deal. In addition, to give credibility to the electoral process, the practice of turning elections into a ‘do or die’ affair should be discouraged.

Additionally, INEC, political parties, the civil society, the press and other stakeholders should give greater attention to voters’ education as well as other enlightenment campaigns that could re-enact the confidence of the people in the electoral process.

It is important to stress that the worst illiterate is the political illiterate who take no part in the political process. Sadly, he does not understand that everything depends on political decisions.

Unfortunately, the politically dormant even prides himself on his political ignorance by openly sticking out his chest that he hates politics. He does not know that from his political apathy comes the prostitute, the abandoned child, the robber and worst of all, corrupt and incompetent public officials.

Democracy is best defended by those it is meant for; the people. But for democracy to really serve the interest of the people, they must respect all democratic norms and principles. Today, we all look at some of the advanced democracies of the world with envy.

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no other way through which democracy could be strengthened other than involvement of the majority in democratic process.

Ogunbiyi is Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

RAW SUNFLOWER SEEDS FOR SALE IN LAGOS.
Contact:

BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

RAW SUNFLOWER SEEDS FOR SALE IN LAGOS.
Contact:

BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

RAW SUNFLOWER SEEDS FOR SALE IN LAGOS.
Contact:

BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

RAW SUNFLOWER SEEDS FOR SALE IN LAGOS.
Contact:

BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

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BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

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BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

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BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

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BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

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BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

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Benefits of sunflower seeds

Munching on sunflower seeds can benefit more than just your taste buds. Here are some ways that adding sunflower seeds to your diet may benefit your health.

1. Good for your heart

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients that your heart loves. This includes fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals. Research suggests that a diet high in seeds can help keep your heart healthy and may protect against heart disease.

Plus, snacking on sunflower seeds may help keep cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check. A 2012 study in 22 women with type 2 diabetes found that eating 30 grams of sunflower seed kernels per day for 3 weeks helped significantly reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

2. High in antioxidants

Sunflower seeds are chock-full of compounds (like antioxidants) that help keep your bod healthy.

These tiny seeds contain a variety of antioxidant compounds including chlorogenic acid, vitamin E, and more. Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage that might lead to disease.

A diet high in antioxidants is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. For example, a 2018 review of 69 studies found that having higher blood levels and dietary intake of vitamin E was associated with a lower risk of cancer, stroke, and death from all causes. That means it may even help you live a longer life.

3. May help promote healthy blood sugar levels

Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is one of the best ways to keep your blood sugar at a healthy level.

Some nutrients (like protein, fiber, and magnesium) are especially important for blood sugar regulation. Sunflower seeds are a great source of these nutrients and make a healthy choice for peeps both with and without diabetes.

Try sprinkling sunflower seeds on top of a green salad or pair sunflower seed butter with apple slices for a blood sugar-friendly snack.

4. Rich in minerals

Sunflower seeds are packed with important minerals like magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Making sure you get enough mineral-rich foods in your diet is important because these nutrients do a lot for your bod.

For example, zinc is important for a healthy immune response. Want well-functioning antioxidant enzymes? (Hint: yes, you do.) Selenium is essential. Magnesium is a superstar mineral that’s essential for healthy stress response, blood sugar regulation, and more.

Adding mineral-rich foods like sunflower seeds to your diet can help ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of these nutrients on the reg.

5. Convenient and filling snack

Sunflower seeds are portable and super filling thanks to plenty of protein, fat, and fiber. That means they’re a smart snack if you’re on the run.

Protein is the most filling of the macronutrients and sunflower seeds provide 5.4 grams per ounce, which is pretty good for a plant-based protein source. Plus, they pack in fiber and healthy fats, making them a balanced snack.

Try keeping a pack of sunflower seeds in your bag or backpack so you have a healthy option when hunger strikes.

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*HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS*

1. Chia seeds aid Weight Loss.

If you are looking to lose weight, chia seeds could be one the first options you can consider. What makes chia seeds a good weight loss food is the excellent fiber content. A normal intake of chia seeds a day, which amounts to 25 to 38 grams a day, can go a long way in helping you shed those kilos. The seeds are also found to reduce belly fat.

2. Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids

As discussed, chia seeds are one of the few types of seeds that are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (2).

3. Prevent Constipation

Since they are packed with fiber, especially insoluble fiber, chia seeds turn into a gel when they come in contact with water. This adds to your stool and aids bowel movements, thereby relieving constipation. Fiber also has been found to improve digestion.

4. Regulate Blood Sugar Levels And Help Prevent Diabetes

Chia’s ability to slow down digestion can be linked to diabetes prevention. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develop can also prevent spikes in the blood sugar levels.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, chia is one of those foods considered to be useful in diabetes treatment. The seeds were also found to improve the blood pressure levels in diabetics.

5. Fight Breast Cancer And Other Forms Of Cancer

As per a report published by the UCSF Medical Center, chia seeds are a good source of alpha-linoleic acid, which can help prevent breast cancer. The same goes for omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Supports Healthy Blood Lipid Levels

The omega-3 fatty acids get the credit, again. These fatty acids help lower blood cholesterol and prevent coronary heart disease in the process. The monounsaturated fats in chia seeds help lower the cholesterol level.

7. Chia Seed Reduce the Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Lower Blood Pressure, and slow down the accumulation of arterial plaque.

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*HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS*

1. Chia seeds aid Weight Loss.

If you are looking to lose weight, chia seeds could be one the first options you can consider. What makes chia seeds a good weight loss food is the excellent fiber content. A normal intake of chia seeds a day, which amounts to 25 to 38 grams a day, can go a long way in helping you shed those kilos. The seeds are also found to reduce belly fat.

2. Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids

As discussed, chia seeds are one of the few types of seeds that are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (2).

3. Prevent Constipation

Since they are packed with fiber, especially insoluble fiber, chia seeds turn into a gel when they come in contact with water. This adds to your stool and aids bowel movements, thereby relieving constipation. Fiber also has been found to improve digestion.

4. Regulate Blood Sugar Levels And Help Prevent Diabetes

Chia’s ability to slow down digestion can be linked to diabetes prevention. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develop can also prevent spikes in the blood sugar levels.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, chia is one of those foods considered to be useful in diabetes treatment. The seeds were also found to improve the blood pressure levels in diabetics.

5. Fight Breast Cancer And Other Forms Of Cancer

As per a report published by the UCSF Medical Center, chia seeds are a good source of alpha-linoleic acid, which can help prevent breast cancer. The same goes for omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Supports Healthy Blood Lipid Levels

The omega-3 fatty acids get the credit, again. These fatty acids help lower blood cholesterol and prevent coronary heart disease in the process. The monounsaturated fats in chia seeds help lower the cholesterol level.

7. Chia Seed Reduce the Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Lower Blood Pressure, and slow down the accumulation of arterial plaque.

RAW CHIA SEEDS FOR SALE..

*HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS*

1. Chia seeds aid Weight Loss.

If you are looking to lose weight, chia seeds could be one the first options you can consider. What makes chia seeds a good weight loss food is the excellent fiber content. A normal intake of chia seeds a day, which amounts to 25 to 38 grams a day, can go a long way in helping you shed those kilos. The seeds are also found to reduce belly fat.

2. Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids

As discussed, chia seeds are one of the few types of seeds that are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (2).

3. Prevent Constipation

Since they are packed with fiber, especially insoluble fiber, chia seeds turn into a gel when they come in contact with water. This adds to your stool and aids bowel movements, thereby relieving constipation. Fiber also has been found to improve digestion.

4. Regulate Blood Sugar Levels And Help Prevent Diabetes

Chia’s ability to slow down digestion can be linked to diabetes prevention. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develop can also prevent spikes in the blood sugar levels.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, chia is one of those foods considered to be useful in diabetes treatment. The seeds were also found to improve the blood pressure levels in diabetics.

5. Fight Breast Cancer And Other Forms Of Cancer

As per a report published by the UCSF Medical Center, chia seeds are a good source of alpha-linoleic acid, which can help prevent breast cancer. The same goes for omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Supports Healthy Blood Lipid Levels

The omega-3 fatty acids get the credit, again. These fatty acids help lower blood cholesterol and prevent coronary heart disease in the process. The monounsaturated fats in chia seeds help lower the cholesterol level.

7. Chia Seed Reduce the Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Lower Blood Pressure, and slow down the accumulation of arterial plaque.

RAW CHIA SEEDS FOR SALE..

*HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS*

1. Chia seeds aid Weight Loss.

If you are looking to lose weight, chia seeds could be one the first options you can consider. What makes chia seeds a good weight loss food is the excellent fiber content. A normal intake of chia seeds a day, which amounts to 25 to 38 grams a day, can go a long way in helping you shed those kilos. The seeds are also found to reduce belly fat.

2. Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids

As discussed, chia seeds are one of the few types of seeds that are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (2).

3. Prevent Constipation

Since they are packed with fiber, especially insoluble fiber, chia seeds turn into a gel when they come in contact with water. This adds to your stool and aids bowel movements, thereby relieving constipation. Fiber also has been found to improve digestion.

4. Regulate Blood Sugar Levels And Help Prevent Diabetes

Chia’s ability to slow down digestion can be linked to diabetes prevention. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develop can also prevent spikes in the blood sugar levels.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, chia is one of those foods considered to be useful in diabetes treatment. The seeds were also found to improve the blood pressure levels in diabetics.

5. Fight Breast Cancer And Other Forms Of Cancer

As per a report published by the UCSF Medical Center, chia seeds are a good source of alpha-linoleic acid, which can help prevent breast cancer. The same goes for omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Supports Healthy Blood Lipid Levels

The omega-3 fatty acids get the credit, again. These fatty acids help lower blood cholesterol and prevent coronary heart disease in the process. The monounsaturated fats in chia seeds help lower the cholesterol level.

7. Chia Seed Reduce the Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Lower Blood Pressure, and slow down the accumulation of arterial plaque.

RAW CHIA SEEDS FOR SALE..

*HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS*

1. Chia seeds aid Weight Loss.

If you are looking to lose weight, chia seeds could be one the first options you can consider. What makes chia seeds a good weight loss food is the excellent fiber content. A normal intake of chia seeds a day, which amounts to 25 to 38 grams a day, can go a long way in helping you shed those kilos. The seeds are also found to reduce belly fat.

2. Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids

As discussed, chia seeds are one of the few types of seeds that are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (2).

3. Prevent Constipation

Since they are packed with fiber, especially insoluble fiber, chia seeds turn into a gel when they come in contact with water. This adds to your stool and aids bowel movements, thereby relieving constipation. Fiber also has been found to improve digestion.

4. Regulate Blood Sugar Levels And Help Prevent Diabetes

Chia’s ability to slow down digestion can be linked to diabetes prevention. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develop can also prevent spikes in the blood sugar levels.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, chia is one of those foods considered to be useful in diabetes treatment. The seeds were also found to improve the blood pressure levels in diabetics.

5. Fight Breast Cancer And Other Forms Of Cancer

As per a report published by the UCSF Medical Center, chia seeds are a good source of alpha-linoleic acid, which can help prevent breast cancer. The same goes for omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Supports Healthy Blood Lipid Levels

The omega-3 fatty acids get the credit, again. These fatty acids help lower blood cholesterol and prevent coronary heart disease in the process. The monounsaturated fats in chia seeds help lower the cholesterol level.

7. Chia Seed Reduce the Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Lower Blood Pressure, and slow down the accumulation of arterial plaque.

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