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Is Sunflower Butter healthy?

There has been a lot of research coming out negative health effects of seed oils (canola, safflower, etc), and sunflower oil is often included on this list. Is sunflower butter healthy to consume since it’s more than the pure oil? Or should products including seeds like this be avoided entirely?

Answer

Since sunflower seeds are high in omega-6 fats, it would mean that you’d have to consume more omega-3 to keep a balanced ratio. To the best of my knowledge, as long as you also choose a brand without added sugars and highly processed oils it should be fine. I couldn’t find any good sources on sunflower seed butter, but hopefully another poster can.

Edit: Here’s one source from the Cleveland Clinic Source