Is it safe to eat the shells of sunflower seeds

Is it safe to eat the sunflower seed shell?

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I do the same thing, I dont think it would cause any problems, (it hasn’t me) I know your digestive system doesn’t digest them ( its kinda the same thing with corn), the only problem that I know would cause a problem, is where the shells ar…

Do you eat Sunflower seeds with or without the shells??

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Hell yea, love sunflower seeds, Shell and all.

What happens if you eat the shell of sunflower seeds?

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Nothing. The shells are harmless. The only “harm” they will do is they will probably poke your mouth full of holes, they tend to be rather sharp and splintery when chewed up. I have a cousin that eats them shell and all and has do…

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A: I’ve been eating the shells on sunflower seeds for about 50 years, and I’m still going strong, healthwise. So, I’d say it’s nothing to worry about. As some of the others said, it’s just roughage and will pass through.I do suggest, though, that you eat the whole seed at once and position the seed pointing straight forward or straight back along your molars as you bite and chew. That will break up the shell more uniformly and mix it with the meat of the seed, and will minimize the likelihood that you’ll have splinters finding their way into your gums. That’s how it works best for me.

Is it safe to eat the sunflower seed shell?

Q: i eat sunflowers seeds with the shell on. Is this dangerous or something? my dad keeps telling me not to eat them and just spit out the shells, but i like them this way!

A: I do the same thing, I dont think it would cause any problems, (it hasn’t me) I know your digestive system doesn’t digest them ( its kinda the same thing with corn), the only problem that I know would cause a problem, is where the shells are kinda sharp( especially when they have been chewed) and when you go to use the bathroom(number two) they could cut your rectum, and make you bleed a little.

Is it safe to eat the whole sunflower seed,shell an all??

Q: I eat alot of sunflower seeds… They have become my new snack… But Im not good at eating the seed so I eat the whole thing… Is that not good for you?? Is it safe??

A: It seems they would be unpleasant to swallow