For those of us who need regular caffeine fixes throughout the day (some days more than others!) there is yet another option besides coffee, Redbull, and Mt Dew. Dakota Valley Products, based out of Sioux Falls SD, has begun to successfully market energy-infused sunflower seeds.

The creators were inspired by the fact that many people munch on the seeds as a snack, and are also looking for a healthier alternative to energizing but sugary sodas and coffees. So the idea to take sunflower seeds to the next level by adding caffeine, lysine, taurine, ginseng was born. For now SumSeeds are only being sold locally in the Sioux Falls area, but it won't be long before they're available nationwide and even overseas.

I'm as hooked on coffee and caffeine as the next person, but after reading a few months ago about caffeinated donuts, and now caffeinated sunflower seeds, I think it's all getting a little ridiculous -- seriously!