We've always filled our bird feeders with black oil sunflower seeds. Most of the time the seeds were in their shells. Watching chickadees one day, I wondered about the energy they used to pluck a seed ...

To attract a variety of birds to your yard, you'll want to offer seed recipes that appeal to a range of species. Here are ...

Health benefits of sunflower seeds: They are high in protein and fibre, both of which can promote satiety and help you feel full longer. This can reduce overall calorie intake, aiding in weight ...

Seed cycling uses the natural nutrients of four different seeds to accompany the female cycle in its two main phases. How ...

Jenny Drake, the chef and creator of “Seeds of Success” — a natural food line of snacks and seasonings in Murfreesboro — is passionate about how eating healthy affects your well-being. “I’m a ...

Combine 2 tbsp sunflower seeds with 1 tbsp of plain yoghurt. Apply the mixture to your face and neck. Keep it on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off. Mix 2 tbsp of ground sunflower seeds with 1 ...

Health benefits of sunflower seeds: Calcium, magnesium, and copper in sunflower seeds are essential for maintaining strong bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis (Image: Canva) Sunflower seeds ...

Want to see a wider variety of birds in your backyard? Choosing the right food is key, since some, like one particular seed, ...

Janet, I’m told there’s some truth to that. In fact, hull-less sunflower seeds are preferred because black-oil sunflower seed hulls are allelopathic: they contain a chemical that inhibits seed ...