WASHINGTON - Browsing the plant-based product aisle, you may notice many products rely on the same ingredients: soy, wheat, ...

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 ...

Along a working California harbor, where gulls wheel over weathered pilings and the old Western Flyer—the ship John Steinbeck ...

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 ...

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 ...

A smoothie bowl can be a refreshing start to your day. Blend spinach, banana, almond milk, and chia seeds for a base rich in ...

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 were a fun snack option back in the day, when you’d split a pack with your squad and have spitting contests with the shells. While you probably don’t do that anymore (hey, no judgment ...

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 ...

People with a peanut or tree nut allergy may be able to eat sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are not nuts, but nuts and seeds share some properties. If a person has any doubts, they should speak with ...

While millions of people in the United States struggle with hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis, Americans as a whole trash more than 160 billion pounds of perfectly good food every year, ...