Friday, May 14, 2010

When eating sunflower seeds does it really matter if you spit out the shell?

Im in to eating the shelled sunflower seeds but seperating the seed from the shell is a pain and I was wondering if you can just eat the shell 2 or it it a health hazard

When eating sunflower seeds does it really matter if you spit out the shell?
I use to eat them too until a few people close to me (husband, sis and friends) informed me of the risk.. they can affect your colon, bowels, and hurt in the elimination process. Even chewing them VERY well I will not risk it...now I just buy the seeds w/out the shell...
Reply:no
Reply:eating the shell can cause constipation


happened to friend
Reply:I would think that the shell could poke your insides and cause at the least, an infection!
Reply:I would be concerned about my teeth more that my stomach as the acids in the stomach should take care of the shells. The shells can get stuck in your teeth, gums...could cause an infection....not to mention if you have any dental work, where they can get trapped.. Going to the dentist is expensive...I avoid chewing anything hard to save my teeth and my money!
Reply:nope i eat it all..dont split the chell..not a health hazard.
Reply:yes u may choke if u eat them..
Reply:you can eat the shell. There is nothing to worry about with that except choking... but I don't think that you're an infant. PLUS! It helps you poo!
Reply:If you know how to chew you are fine, Thats where most of the taste is! it may hurt a little coming out the other end though
Reply:yes you can eat the shells,but be sure to chew them well, my niece and mother eat the shells when they eat them ( my niece is 7 BTW)
Reply:I have never eaten the shells, It is more entertaining to crack them.
Reply:well it kinda is a health hazard
Reply:It does matter because the shells are difficult to digest. They will come out the other end eventually and can be sharp and painful in the process. I recommend spitting the shells out if you can.
Reply:no, I eat the shells all the time and I've never had a problem from it.
Reply:i just eat the shell---just call me lazy :)


oh, and i like the salt too
Reply:i have known of people that eat the shell, however i am not sure how good it is for you, never heard anything bad


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