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.

However, keep in mind that the shells are often coated in salt — about 70 mg per 1 oz of sunflower seeds. If you’re watching your salt intake, look for unsalted sunflower seeds and moderate ...

Sunflower seeds are a tasty snack, packed with healthy fats and nutrients. Here's everything you need to know about sunflower seeds, *including* their nutrition, benefits and how to eat them ...

Unshelled: When sunflower seeds are sold in their shells, they're known as unshelled or shell-on seeds. Technically, it's ...