Do you know about these seeds that have got superb nutritional values
Posted on: 21/Nov/2020 9:35:13 AM
We mostly consume foods that have high nutritional values and not many of us would be aware of all the foods that have got high nutritional value. Sometimes, we ignore consuming foods that are available to us even though they are highly nutritious. Few seeds come under this category of foods with high nutritional values.
These seeds are
Hemp seeds consumption:
These hemp seeds are not easily available to us and many of us would not have consumed these. It is true that the hemp seeds are rich in proteins, and single serving of hemp seeds have 30gms of proteins. These seeds also have fatty acids like omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids and they are superb for our health.
Flax seeds consumption:
In whatever form we like we can consume the flax seeds nowadays because the seeds are available in powdered, uncrushed or as supplement etc. These seeds must be part of our lives as they are rich in fibre plus omega-3 fatty acids etc.
Chia seeds consumption:
It is important to note that one serving of chia seeds has more than 10gms of fibre and 5gms of omega-3 fatty acids. The polyphenols that are present in chia seeds are superb antioxidants. Those with high BP and diabetes must consume chia seeds without fail for their health to be good. We can prevent heart diseases by intake these seeds.
Pumpkin seeds consumption:
Truth is pumpkin seeds are rich in manganese, omega-6 fatty acids plus magnesium, proteins etc. By eating pumpkin seeds our cholesterol levels get managed due to the presence of phytosterols in these seeds.
Sesame seeds consumption:
Our liver can be protected from damage by the intake of sesame seeds that are rich in active antioxidants. Our cholesterol levels get reduced by these seeds.
Sunflower seeds consumption:
These seeds are rich in unsaturated fats and are superb energy sources. These seeds are also the best sources of iron, calcium, proteins etc. So, we must consume these seeds for our health.
Fennel seeds consumption:
These seeds are rich in magnesium, iron, copper, selenium, zinc, many essential vitamins etc. the cholesterol levels in us get controlled by having these. It is known that antioxidants like querercetin and kaempferol are present in the fennel seeds. By intake of these fennel seeds we could get protection against degenerative neurological based health issues plus infections, cancer etc. By consuming these seeds rich in dietary fibres issues lie constipation could be avoided.
