Are You Supposed to Eat Sunflower Seeds or Spit Them Out?
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Sunflower Association, the hard outer shell of a sunflower seed, or hull, is not meant for human consumption. This is because the indigestible, fibrous exterior poses health risks, so the proper way to enjoy in-shell seeds is to eat the kernel and spit out the shell.