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 ...

Sunflowers are one of the few crops native to the United States. According to some sources, indigenous people likely began to cultivate them around 1000 BC. Sunflower seeds probably didn't reach ...

A small dollop of sunflower oil can make your hair look and feel soft, shiny, and smooth. Share on Pinterest Edible sunflower oil is used not only for cooking, but for skin and hair care, too. The fat ...

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, 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 ...

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At a softball tournament in Kansas City earlier this month, Cole Schaefer asked a question that has defined his life for the past five years: “Do you want to try some sunflower seeds?” Schaefer and ...

When Ukrainian immigrant Alex Babich stands in his Indiana backyard craning his neck to look 35 feet (11 meters) into the sky, he isn't just staring at a sunflower. He is looking at his roots — and ...

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.