Is it physically possible to live off sunflower seeds?

To live off of sunflowers meats (seeds) alone as sustenance, with no greens or meats or fruits? An interesting question. Let's look at the possibilities. 100 g of seeds provide about 21 g of protein (37% of daily-recommended values), and have about 584 calories. read more

Sunflower seeds are packed with nutrition. They are so good for you. They even contain all the essential amino acids, so it may be possible to live off of them for a while if necessary. They are packed with protein, fiber and healthy, natural fats. read more

On the other hand, I am guessing that you are eating sunflower seeds in the shell, not shelled sun flower seeds. These are salted. You may find a salt habit forming. It also could be that you are bored, or nervous, or both. On the plus side, sunflower seeds are nutritious, containing natural oils that are beneficial to your health. read more

While sunflower seeds provide many important nutrients, it is not recommended to live off of them for an extended period of time. Your body requires many different nutrients for operation and sunflower seeds may be short in something like folic acid or B12. read more

Other Possible Problems. Sunflower seeds are high in several other nutrients, large intakes of which could pose dangers to your health. For example, 5 ounces of sunflower seeds contain 1,621 milligrams of phosphorous, which is 232 percent of the recommended daily intake. read more