Small, crunchy, and surprisingly powerful, sunflower seeds are emerging as a go-to snack for Americans who want better nutrition without breaking the bank.

Marek, a plant physiologist, climbs out, clips a small GPS unit to her belt, and secures the floppy hat and biker glasses that shield her from the desert sun. She and Gerald Seiler, a research ...

Crunchy, salty, and sometimes even flavored, sunflower seeds make tasty road trip and sporting game snacks and great treats for many wildlife animals. Some people even use it as party favors or for a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sunflower seeds are a popular food, commonly eaten as a snack, sprinkled on dishes, and added to baked goods. They’re a nutritional powerhouse packed with protein, healthy fats, fiber, and a variety ...

The Tate has purchased 8 million of Ai Weiwei’s sunflower seeds, just about 8 percent of the 100 million small, porcelain objects that first debuted at the museum’s Turbine Hall in 2010. The seeds are ...

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 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.