Healthy Seeds

 Healthy Seeds:

Seeds contain the materials that will develop into plants.  For this reason they are extremely nutritious.  Seeds  are a great source of fiber.  They contain healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  When eaten as part of a healthy diet, seeds can help reduce blood sugars, cholesterol, and blood pressure.

Heare are six of the healthiest seeds you can eat.  Each has been covered separately in this blog:

Flax Seeds:

A one ounce (28 grams) serving of flax seeds contasins as wide mix of nutrients.  They are an excellent source of fiber, omega-3 fats, lignans, and other nutrients.  Best eaten ground because their fibrous outer shell can not be digested.  A lot of evidence shows they may reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and even the risk of cancer.

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Chia Seeds:  

Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fats, and are effective at lowering blood sugar and reducing risk factors for heart disease.  Like flax seeds, chia seeds contain a number of important antioxidant polyphenols. A study of 20 people with type 2 diabetes found that eating 37 grams of chia seeds per day for 12 weeks reduced blood pressure and levels of inflammatory chemicals including C - reactive protein.  https://fruitandveggiesense.blogspot.com/search?q=chia+seeds

Hemp Seeds:

An excellent source of vegetarian protein, hemp seeds are a complete protein source meaning they contain all the essential amino acids that your body cannot make itself.  Hemp seed oil may help reduce symptoms of eczema and other chronic inflammatory conditions.

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Sesame Seeds:

A great source of lignans which may help improve sex hormone status for estrogen.  Sesame seeds may also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

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Pumpkin Seeds:

Pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil are good sources of monounsaturated and omega-6 fats, and may help improve heart health and symptoms of urinary disorders.

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Sunflower Seeds:

Contain high levels of both monounsaturated and omega-6 fats and may help reduce  inflammation and cholesterol levels.

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Seeds are a great source of healthy fats, vegetarian protein, fiber, and antioxidant polyphenols.  They can help reduce the risk of certain diseases.  The lignans in certain seeds may help lower cholesterol and the risk of cancer.

Eat seeds out of hand.

Add seeds to salads, yogurt, oatmeal, and smoothies. 

So, be healthy !  Eat some seeds !

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