2006-07-29 17:01:13 · 8 answers · asked by Vancouver Island Marmot 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
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.
2006-07-29 17:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by brightpool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course you can't help but eat some no matter how hard you try not to. Sunflowers are sooo good for you also...if you are diabetic they will not turn to sugar like peanuts and other nuts.
2006-07-29 17:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by inquiring minds want to know 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, they will just pass through as roughage and not fully digested
2006-07-29 17:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perfectly safe...good actually, because fiber helps clean out the bowels...kinda gross but true
2006-07-29 17:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by celticivory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess it just dont taste as good as the seeds....
2006-07-29 17:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by I Got a St. Patty's Baby! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-29 17:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by zeus_daughter2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it safe! so eat and buy another!!!!
2006-07-29 17:12:22 · answer #7 · answered by p!nk_f@iry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEP I DO.
2006-07-29 17:05:15 · answer #8 · answered by Work-N-Hrd-2-Mk-It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋