What about sunflower seeds?

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-12-2004
What about sunflower seeds?
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Tue, 05-04-2004 - 3:22pm
I found a SB food list for phase I on a different site and it listed sunflower seeds, so i have been eating them like crazy... they keep my mouth busy and not thinking about food while i'm trying to open the seed!!! :) are they ok for phase 1???? i haven't heard or see them on any other list other than the one i have.

also is diet soda every exceptable in any phase ???

thanks so much - this is only my day 2 so i'm full of questions :)

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-03-2004
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 3:32pm
Yes, diet soda is ok but make sure that it has NO sugar in it (sweetened w./ aspartame, splenda...) Remember that you are only allowed 2 caffinated drinks a day. Also, make sure that you get in your 8 cups of H2O a day. Do you like ice tea? That is a great way to get all of your water intake accomplished. I make 2 quarts of green tea a day sweetened w./ splenda...yum :)

As for the sunflower seeds I do not know. I am really interested in the answer though :)

Good Luck

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 3:41pm

Sunflower seeds and many other seeds are listed as "Good" in the Good Fats Good Carbs Guide.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 4:38pm

Here is an official list with suggested serving sizes:










Nuts, Nuts, and Even More Nuts






(Published 11/11/03) Nuts are a healthy snack, yet not all nuts are created equal. Here are the suggested serving sizes for everyone's favorite nuts:


  • Almonds - 15 whole (dry-roasted recommended)
  • Brazil nuts - 4 whole
  • Cashews - 15 whole (dry-roasted recommended}
  • Pecans - 15 whole (dry-roasted recommended}
  • Macadamia - 8 whole (dry-roasted recommended)}
  • Natural peanut butter, chunky or smooth - 2 tablespoons
  • Other natural nut butters - 2 tablespoons
  • Peanuts - 20 small (may use dry-roasted or boiled)
  • Pine nuts (Pignoli) - 1 ounce
  • Pistachios - 30 whole (dry-roasted recommended}
  • Walnuts - 15 whole (dry-roasted recommended)
If nuts aren't your thing, then try a snack of up to 3 tablespoons of toasted flax seed, or up to 1 ounce of sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

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