Seeds such as sesame,\u00a0sunflower,\u00a0pumpkin etc. are a source of nutrition and energy. If you go through their nutrient content,\u00a0you will know what you have been missing by not including these rich seeds in your diet. Most of these seeds contain high levels of vitamins A,\u00a0B,\u00a0C and E,\u00a0essential fatty acids,\u00a0full profiles of amino acids and digestible proteins along with minerals such as iron \u00a0zinc, potassium, \u00a0magnesium, \u00a0calcium, manganese and selenium.<\/p>\n
Complete food<\/strong><\/p>\n Since the original function of seeds is grow into the coming generation of the plants,\u00a0these are power-packed with all the essential nutrients to make them complete food. You do not need to eat lots of them at one go. Instead,\u00a0one or two tablespoons a day are enough. You can either eat them one each day or mix the seeds and eat them together. Since these are low GI food,\u00a0the energy release is slow due to which the blood sugar level remains stable and you feel fuller for longer.<\/p>\n Seeds are highly versatile food and you can easily use them in stews, soups, or as a garnish to add flavor over your salads, cereal and main dishes.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Benefits of pumpkin seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n Also known as Emperor of the Sun in China,\u00a0these seeds are considered a symbol of fruitfulness. The seeds of the pumpkin are rich in glycine,\u00a0amino acids alanine,\u00a0glutamic acid and other essential elements such as omega 3 fatty acids and zinc. Other important nutrients such as iron,\u00a0protein and phosphorus are also present in these seeds. It is low in carbohydrates.<\/p>\n Traditionally,\u00a0pumpkin seeds are used to treat prostate disorders and some recent researches have backed this up. The cucurbitacins present in pumpkin seeds control the conversion of the testosterone into dihydrotestosterone that are known to initiate prostate enlargement. These are also effective in preventing urinary tract infections among women. They taste best when roasted.<\/p>\n Benefits of sesame seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n According to Hindu mythology,\u00a0the seeds have a blessing of immortality from God Yama. The vitamins and nutrients packed in these seeds certainly can make you live long. The nutrients present in sesame seeds include calcium,\u00a0magnesium,\u00a0zinc,\u00a0iron,\u00a0protein and phytic acid. Low in carbohydrates,\u00a0these seeds also contain sesamolin,\u00a0sesamin and other substances that help to lower cholesterol levels. These seeds are also a good source of monounsaturated fats,\u00a0vitamin E and omega-6. Inclusion of these seeds in the daily diet prevents hardening\u00a0of arteries and can boost the skin elasticity. These seeds help digestion,\u00a0nervous system and stimulate blood circulation.<\/p>\n Benefits of Sunflower seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n The seeds of sunflower are being used to derive oil since ages. These seeds are highly rich in B complex vitamins that are essential for keeping the nervous system healthy. Other essential nutrients such as phosphorus,\u00a0iron,\u00a0magnesium,\u00a0calcium,\u00a0vitamin E and protein are also present in good amount in the sunflower seeds. The seeds also contain different trace minerals such as copper,\u00a0chromium,\u00a0zinc,\u00a0manganese and carotene as well as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids that protect the arteries.<\/p>\n Benefits of linseed (Flaxseed)<\/strong> So sow the seeds of good health by adding seeds to your diet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Seeds such as sesame,\u00a0sunflower,\u00a0pumpkin etc. are a source of nutrition and energy. If you go through their nutrient content,\u00a0you will know what you have been missing by not including these rich seeds in your diet. Most of these seeds contain high levels of vitamins A,\u00a0B,\u00a0C and E,\u00a0essential fatty acids,\u00a0full profiles of amino acids and digestible […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":10273,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[247,261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diet-nutrition-food","category-home-remedies"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10272"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10274,"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10272\/revisions\/10274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moho.loopshell.com\/read\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThis plant originated in Mesopotamia and has been known to humankind since Stone Age. The flaxseeds are an excellent source of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids that are essential for managing body functions. These seeds also are rich in manganese,\u00a0dietary fiber,\u00a0vitamin B6,\u00a0folate,\u00a0phosphorus,\u00a0magnesium and copper. A phytoestrogen,\u00a0lignans present in flax seeds help to relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flushes.<\/p>\n