Is it bad to eat the shell?

Question

sunflower seeds..is it bad to eat the shell?

Answer 1

Great way to get Diverticulitis, where seeds get into the intestines and form a little pouch which can get infected.

I have had 2 attacks already, not much fun, emergency room immediately, can be very dangerous

Answer 2

I eat them and nothing bad has happened to me yet...might hurt your throat a little but I don't see how it could be bad if you chew em thoroughly.

Answer 3

Nah...It wont kill you... I personally dont eat the shell...But I do know people who do and they seem just fine.

Answer 4

Only if you choke on it.

Answer 5

you can if your prepared for it to come out the other end

Answer 6

my friend used to do that. haha

well they are splintery so they could scratch something inside of you. i think if you chew them reallllllly good then you would be fine. they also have lots of fiber...so watch out lol