Learn how to eat these healthy seeds, whether they're shelled or unshelled, raw or roasted. For many people, sunflower seeds spark thoughts of snacking at baseball games and picnics—and they are ...

A fun time at at northern Michigan summer camp came to a painful stop when Tessa Shane, 9, dropped to the floor. "I got a call from the camp that they had made the decision to send her to the ...

Sunflower seeds, which come from the dried center of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus L.), are packed with healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals (1). They’re delicious as a snack, in ...

Chanie Kirschner is a writer, advice columnist, and educator who has covered topics ranging from parenting to fashion to sustainability. Why can’t we eat sunflower seeds whole? Great question. I know ...

Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant. While the seed itself is encased in a black and white striped shell, sunflower seeds are white and have a tender texture.

Certain seeds, like chia and flax, tend to hog the nutritional spotlight. But the less-trendy sunflower seed has plenty of qualities worth highlighting. Here are the health benefits of sunflowers ...

Sunflower seeds were a fun snack option back in the day, when you’d split a pack with your squad and have spitting contests with the shells. While you probably don’t do that anymore (hey, no judgment ...

The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a species of the Asteraceae family. The plant seeds are edible, and manufacturers use them for foods and producing sunflower oil. As such, sunflower oil ...