Mormon Chew

Today I picked up a nasty, but  healthy habit.

Sunflower seeds.

Or as my little brother likes to call it "Mormon Chew."

And seriously, it is like chew-- only the healthiest version possible.  Afterall, the slogan is "Eat.Spit. Be Happy."

I drive often with my new job and sunflower seeds seriously help give me something to do.

Some other reasons I find this disgusting habit acceptable are:

• Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin E--a nutrient people typically don't get enough of. 
• They also are good sources of folic acid, phosphorus, and magnesium. 
• I guess if you eat enough of them you could count them as a good fiber, zinc, and protien source. 
• They are pretty flavorful which makes me want water. So, I drink more water when I am driving which I know is good for me. I just hate stopping to pee every hour or two. 

I spent 5 hours in the car today and barely came close to the 1/4 cup shelled serving size. I figure 190 calories that took me 5 hours to eat sure beats a bag of munchies.


So here is to a healthy, yet disgusting habit. Turns out my older brother may has been onto something all these years he has had sunflower seed cups stashed away in every corner.