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A seed is a life. It contains ample amount of nutrition that helps to sustain the embryo within, which ultimately matures into a full grown plant. Seeds are nature’s way to propagate plant life on earth. Apart from being carriers of unborn plants, they also contribute in providing calories and essential proteins that have been benefitting other types of life forms for generations. Though we have been enthusiastic enough when researching and experimenting with vegetables, fruits, meat and dairy products, it seems we have been somewhat indifferent when it comes to healthy edible seeds.

 

Top healthiest edible seeds

Let’s have a glance at the healthiest organic seeds  available today, and their culinary and medicinal uses:

 

• Flax seeds

 

Flax seeds are well known for their medicinal benefits. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and a special kind of fiber, called lignans. They are known to cure excessive belly fat, diabetes, cancer, chronic heart diseases and so on. Also, they help in losing weight by suppressing appetite. They should be grinded before consumption, to draw maximum nutrition.

 

 

• Pumpkin seeds

 

The uniqueness of pumpkin seeds lies in the fact that they are alkaline-forming, unlike all other seeds. Pumpkin seeds are storehouses of proteins and vitamin B, including thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, pantothenic acid. It also helps in curing mental problems, like depression, since the chemical, L-tryptophan works wonders as a mood booster. Not only this, these seeds also maintain a healthy excretory system in our bodies, by preventing kidney stones.

 

• Sesame seeds

 

None of us are unfamiliar with these seeds that are used as toppings on popular fast foods like burgers and pizzas. The oil present in these organic seeds is highly resistant to rancidity. Sesame seeds, like flax seeds contain the beneficial fibers called lignans, which are known to lower cholesterol. They are rich in micro nutrients, such as iron, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, zinc and dietary fiber. Sesamin, a unique component found in these seeds prevents liver damage.

 

 

• Chia seeds

 

The list remains incomplete without the mention of Chia seeds. The edible seeds  are abundantly loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins, proteins and fibers. These seeds keep our bodies healthy by reducing arthritic pain, aiding weight loss, providing protection against heart ailments and diabetes.

 

 

• Sunflower seeds

 

Sunflower seeds have a high content of phytosterol in them, which are well known for reducing cholesterol levels in blood, and risks of cancer. 2 other nutrients that are abundantly found in these seeds are vitamin E and manganese, which reduce body fat and severity of asthma.

 

 

• Alfalfa seeds

 

Alfalfa seeds are consumed in the sprouting stage. Content of protein, vitamin B group, vitamin C, D, E and K, and calcium is high in these seeds.

 

 

 

How much seeds should we consume?

 

Though we are well aware that seeds and nuts are extremely beneficial, with high nutrient value, we should restrict our consumption since one ounce of seeds contains approximately 175 calories. Hence, it is essential to restrict our consumption to less than two ounces per day.

 

Edible organic seeds, with their innumerable uses and benefits can definitely be considered as nature’s priceless gift to most life forms on this planet. To know more, click here and get acquainted to all similar healthy organic products that JBN has in store for you.