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Sunflower seeds provide essential nutrients and minerals. They are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and a good source of fiber. However, some people may be allergic.

The shells of sunflower seeds should be removed before eating the kernels, says Nathan Lyon, chef, cookbook author, and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen on Discovery Health.

Sunflower seeds are rich in ‘healthy’ fats, including polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. A three-fourths cup serving of sunflower seeds contains 14 grams of fat.

With flavors ranging from barbecue to cracked pepper, sunflower seeds are everywhere on the diamond and dugout, a favorite of players from Little League to Major League Baseball.

Another high-protein seed, sunflower seeds will provide 6 grams of protein per serving. Sunflower seeds are also remarkably high in both vitamin E (which benefits skin health) and selenium, a ...

Ellen Pompeo set off the alarms at airport security for a bag of sunflower seeds. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA “They literally held me for an hour, and they brought the bomb squad ...