We've always filled our bird feeders with black oil sunflower seeds. Most of the time the seeds were in their shells. Watching chickadees one day, I wondered about the energy they used to pluck a seed ...

Discover the healthiest ways to enjoy sunflower seeds, from raw and roasted to incorporating them into salads, smoothies, and snacks for an extra crunch and added nutrients.

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 ...