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.

Reader Steve Ledoux wrote to tell me about some ‘Mammoth’ sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds he planted in his mother-in-law’s yard in Northridge. Only one seed developed into a full-fledged plant ...

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Sunflower seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients that offer several health benefits. They are particularly good for your heart, as they are rich in heart-friendly nutrients, like healthy fats and ...