Super seeds for complete health

Nuts and seeds have always been held in high regard by health experts and ayurvedic practitioners alike. These super seeds are a must for everyone.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are high in iron, folate, calcium, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber. Their soluble fiber helps decrease cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and make you feel full longer.

You can add them to smoothies, cereal, salads, or muffin batter.

Hemp Seeds

If you want to include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your daily diet then turn to hemp seeds. They also add texture to baked goods. So, it’s a great idea to add hemp seeds to cake batter.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are known for their minerals. They are rich source of iron, magnesium, and zinc. Pumpkin seeds healthy for your blood vessels due to essential fatty acids they contain.

Snack on them raw or roasted. Add to granola bars and trail mix recipes; or use to garnish soup.

Sunflower Seeds

These underrated superseeds are an excellent source of B vitamins, including folate. It carries vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant. It protects cells from damage, helps maintain healthy hair and skin, and may work to prevent cancer. Avoid salted versions, which often have high levels of sodium.

Flax Seeds

These nutty-flavoured super seeds contain soluble fiber and help lower cholesterol. They also stabilize blood sugar levels.

Flax seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acid which benefits the eyes and brain health. eye and brain health, and can help lower triglycerides which a type of fat in your blood. Often fatty junk foods add this kind of fat in your system.

Flax seeds are high in lignans, a plant-like form of estrogen. They also help prevent certain cancers that women are prone to.

Keep ground flax seeds in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Just eat a teaspoon of roasted flax seeds daily for best results.