Why seeds are an indispensable part of a satiating, healthy diet?
Skimp on packaged foods or expensive supplements, and prepare nutritious meals by incorporating a specific and balanced amount of these five seeds.
Flaxseeds: A tablespoon of powdered flaxseeds added to your breakfast or afternoon smacking of yogurt, muffins or cookies is an amazing way to maintain the day’s quota of nutrition. Flaxseeds prevent cancer, mitigate cardiovascular ailments, curb risks of diabetes, maintain supple skin and promote weight loss.
Pumpkin Seeds: Eaten raw and roasted, pumpkin seeds are a must-have if you are trying for weight loss or controlled blood sugar levels. Loaded with iron, fibre and phosphorous, pumpkin seeds look after your liver, heart, digestion and immunity. If you are suffering from bouts of insomnia, consuming pumpkin seeds before going to bed is perhaps one of the healthiest and organic ways to fix disrupted sleep cycle. The healing power of pumpkin seeds can be absorbed in creative ways, such as by sprinkling the seeds on smoothies, yoghurt, cereals, bread and soups.
Hemp Seeds: Incredibly tasty and nutritious, hemp seeds are an essential source of Omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, fibres, minerals and vitamins that promote heart health, reduces risk of Parkinson, Alzheimer and neuropathic and arthritis pain. The versatile, lips-smacking hemp recipes assure that you never have a monotonous day. Add the seeds to your morning bowl of oatmeal, smoothies, salad or chia seed pudding to jazz up the meal.
Sesame Seeds: Be it munching on raw, crunchy sesame seeds to seasoning salads with crushed seeds or preparing Tahini, sesame is a must-have ingredient in your kitchen. Routine intake helps you fight cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and arthritis. The seeds are abundantly blessed with natural oils, antioxidants, dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals that benefit hair growth and improve gastrointestinal diseases, skin, weak bones, injuries and bruises, oral health and infertility. Elderlies who suffer from high blood pressure are also advised to consume a stipulated amount of sesame seeds.
Sunflower Seeds: A repertoire of vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, fibre, protein and manganese, sunflower seeds boost your daily regimen of maintaining cardiovascular health, and at the same time tweak the nutritional value of granola bars and salads. High anti-inflammatory properties and selenium actively combat infections simultaneously strengthening body’s immunity power. The nutty taste of the seeds is not just a delish addition to boring meals, but a resourceful way to maintain glowing, healthy skin-- thanks to the fatty acids oleic and palmitic that help in collagen formation.
