Tiny Seeds : Nutritional Powerhouse | Omega 3 Seeds | Pristine Organics

Nutritious Omega 3 Oil Seeds 

Oh! So now that you have swallowed the seeds, you will start growing a plant inside your stomach, was said to me by my mother. So instead of eating them, I confess that I was discarding them. So did a lot of you.

But next time think before you toss!

Oilseeds are among those categories of foods which did not play a very important role in our diet for a very long time. Frequently we throw away the seeds we find in vegetables and fruits, completely unaware of the high nutritional value of what we are discarding.

Modern scientific research pointed out the benefits of the seeds and its back again onto our plate. Seeds can be incorporated in various forms either as toppings, snacks, bars or in the form of salads or as suggested in a recipe.

Oilseeds are now known as Superfoods: Chia seeds, Flax seeds, Garden cress seeds, Basil seeds. And also the humble Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Watermelon seeds are a dense source of nutrients, provide you complex carbohydrates, proteins, fat, high fiber and rich in omega 3 fatty acids.

Why should you be eating them?

They help to

• Prevent weight gain.
• They maintain cholesterol level by increasing HDL levels and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
• Good source of dietary fibre, improving the rate of digestion and maintains the health of GI tract.
• Provides trace minerals and vitamins required by our bodies.

Here is an overview

Chia Seeds

When speaking of Superfoods, Chia seeds present the benefit of high omega-3 fatty acids. Due to its high antioxidant value, helps to stop the free radical activity and prevent skin ageing.

Flax Seeds

Flax seeds contain a high amount of fiber. Lignans present in them help in battling high levels of estrogen thus maintaining balanced hormonal levels. Regular inclusion of flax seeds in your daily diet can help reduce menopausal symptoms and tackle irregular periods.

Garden Cress Seeds

The galactagogue property of Garden cress seeds is stressed on along with a good source of iron and protein which can be given to pregnant and lactating mothers. They are also a good expectorant and help to relieve a sore throat and asthma.

Basil Seeds

Basil seeds act as one of the best body coolants and is the reason why they are usually consumed in the summer. It is also effective in regulating blood sugar, improving digestive health, aid in weight loss, lowers blood pressure, improve vision and lower cholesterol.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are most highly linked with boosting heart health, with their ability to reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and to prevent hypertension.

Watermelon Seeds

Watermelon seeds like other seeds are a good source of micronutrients thus good for your heart. The watermelon seeds are rich sources of valuable bioactive compounds and can be explored as nutraceuticals.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are packed with fibre and provide a high level of satiety. They also provide 50% of the recommended daily requirement of magnesium. Since they are a rich source of tryptophan it is used to treat insomnia where the body converts it to serotonin (the sleep-inducing hormone).

These Oil Seeds also provide trace minerals such as Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamins required by our body.

When incorporating seeds into our diet do not overdo it, consume in an appropriate form. If you eat these seeds raw or without chewing, it will come out intact in faecal

matter.

Get the complete benefit of these seeds by soaking (reduces antinutrients likes phytic acid) germinating or roasting them. The sprouted versions of these seeds are better as it has a higher level of nutrients.

You could include a small proportion of these seeds daily in your weight control regime, sugar control diet or cholesterol-lowering diet.

Happy seed diet!

Source : https://pristineorganics.quora.com/Tiny-Seeds-Nutritional-Powerhouse-Omega-3-Seeds-Pristine-Organics