Sunflower seeds are a widely available snack, often found shelled in the bulk foods section or unshelled in bags and seasoned with various flavorings. They're a popular on-the-go food at sporting events, but there are lots of other healthy ways to enjoy sunflower seeds and reap their nutrition benefits.

1. Plain and Simple

Eating sunflower seeds raw is one of the simplest ways to enjoy them and reap all their benefits, including vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats.

Raw sunflower seeds can be purchased either shelled (with the inner kernels removed) or unshelled (still in their striped shells). Shelled seeds are the most convenient choice, as they’re ready to sprinkle over salads, oatmeal, or yogurt and easy to blend into smoothies or homemade seed butter.

Unshelled seeds, on the o

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