Small, crunchy, and surprisingly powerful, sunflower seeds are emerging as a go-to snack for Americans who want better ...

Total world sunflower oil exports are anticipated to be 12.8 MMT, a decrease of 4% from the 2024-2025 marketing year. Ending ...

Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, healthy fats, and minerals that support heart, brain, skin, immunity, digestion, and ...

Sunflower seeds are usually associated with oil, but on their own, they form one of the most nutritious edible foods.

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 ...

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 ...

For the first time, scientists have cryopreserved and revived the larvae of a sea star species. The breakthrough, made with the giant pink star, gives hope the technique could be repeated to save the ...

Sunflower seeds are high in healthy fats that help keep your skin hydrated. A study published in Chemistry Central Journal shows that these fats form a barrier that retains moisture and protects ...

The possible benefits and negative effects of sunflower oil may depend on the type, though more research is needed. Heating it to high heat may release toxins. Sunflower oil is made by pressing the ...

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.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — When Ukrainian immigrant Alex Babich stands in his Indiana backyard craning his neck to look 35 feet into the sky, he isn’t just staring at a sunflower. He is looking at his ...