Page 33 - The Miracle In The Seed

Structure and Formation of a Seed

most people. They have a high oil content as polyunsaturated fats and,
thanks to the essential linoleic acid and vitamin E they contain, are ef-
fective in reducing cholesterol levels and improving or preventing car-
diovascular diseases. Sunflower seeds are composed of about 25%
protein, and are rich in fiber and vitamin B, high in potassium, low in
sodium and contain different proportions of zinc, iron and calcium – a
very mineral-rich nutritional source. They have quite high levels of
copper, manganese and
phosphorus, and also contain
magnesium. 8
These few examples
show how God has used seeds
as a means of providing for pe-
ople in many ways, one of His
blessings for which thanks
should be given:
So eat from what God has
provided for you, lawful
and good, and be thankful
for the blessing of God if
it is Him you worship.
(Qur’an, 16:114)

Many minerals
and vitamins
are contained
in seeds,
which God has
created as a
blessing, an
essential food
for humans
and all living
creatures.