Interesting facts!

  • Human beings use more than 2000 different types of plants for cooking.
  • If you eat too many onions it will make you sleepy.
  • Potato fries will be healthier if the potato is cooked with its skin.
  • Strawberry is the only fruit that has seed outside (i.e., the skin) and it has an average of 200 seeds.


How seeds are good to your health

    Seeds contain more healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which are very good for your health. If we consume seeds as a daily part of a healthy diet, then seeds can help to reduce blood sugar, blood pressure and heart diseases.
   
    Here I'll mention some of the seeds which are high in nutrition and are very healthy for your body.

Flaxseeds



    Flaxseeds are one of the oldest crops. There are 2 types of flaxseeds, brown and golden colour which are equally nutritious. Flaxseeds contain more health benefits because they are a great source of fibre, lignans, omega-3-fats and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

    By consuming flaxseeds, it helps to keep your heart healthy, lowers the risk of stroke and helps to control high blood pressure and high blood sugar.

    Flaxseeds contain powerful antioxidant and estrogen properties. They help in preventing breast and prostate cancer as well as other types of cancer. Flaxseeds contain high fibre so by adding flaxseeds to your diet it promotes regular bowel movements and can improve your digestive system.
    
    The 28 grams (ie., 1 ounce) of Flaxseeds contain the following nutritions 
  • Calories: 152
  • Fibre: 7.8 grams
  • Protein: 5.2 grams
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 2.1 grams
  • Omega-3 fats: 6.5 grams
  • Omega-6 fats: 1.7 grams
  • Manganese: 35% of the RDI
  • Vitamin B1: 31% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 28% of the RDI [RDI refers to Reference Daily Intake]

Chia Seeds



    Chia seeds are very similar to flaxseeds because they are also rich in source of fibre, omega-3 fats, omega-6 fats and many other nutrients.

     By consuming chia seeds, it helps to keep your heart healthy, lowers the risk of stroke and helps to control high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Chia seeds can increase ALA in the blood and ALA is an important omega-3 fatty acid that can help in reducing inflammation.

     The 28 grams (ie., 1 ounce) of Chia seeds contain the following nutritions 
  • Calories: 137
  • Fibre: 10.6 grams
  • Protein: 4.4 grams
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 grams
  • Omega-3 fats: 4.9 grams
  • Omega-6 fats: 1.6 grams
  • Manganese: 30% of the RDI
  • Vitamin B1: 15% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 30% of the RDI [RDI refers to Reference Daily Intake]

Sesame Seeds



    Sesame seeds are commonly consumed in Asia and also in western countries. Similar to all other seeds, they contain a wide nutrient profile. Sesame seeds contain a lot of lignans and these seeds are best known for a dietary source of lignans.

    A study about the sesame seeds found that women who are consuming 50grams of sesame seed daily for 5 weeks then it helps to lower the blood cholesterol and improved hormone status. It also helps to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, which may worsen symptoms of many disorders, including arthritis.

      The 28 grams (ie., 1 ounce) of Sesame seeds contain the following nutritions 
  • Calories: 160
  • Fibre: 3.3 grams
  • Protein: 5 grams
  • Monounsaturated fat: 5.3 grams
  • Omega-6 fats: 6 grams
  • Copper: 57% of the RDI
  • Manganese: 34% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 25% of the RDI [RDI refers to Reference Daily Intake]

Pumpkin Seeds




    Pumpkin seeds are one of the most commonly consumed types of seeds which are rich in phosphorus, monounsaturated fats and omega-6 fats. They are also a good source of phytosterols, which are plant compounds that may help to lower blood cholesterol.

    Pumpkin seeds help to reduce the risk of breast cancer, lower the risk of bladder stones by reducing the amount of calcium in the urine. The pumpkin seed oil may help to reduce blood pressure, increase "good" HDL cholesterol and improve the menopause symptoms.


    The 28 grams (ie., 1 ounce) of  Pumpkin seeds contain the following nutritions 
  • Calories: 151
  • Fibre: 1.7 grams
  • Protein: 7 grams
  • Monounsaturated fat: 4 grams
  • Omega-6 fats: 6 grams
  • Manganese: 42% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 37% of the RDI
  • Phosphorus: 33% of the RDI [RDI refers to Reference Daily Intake]

Sunflower Seeds




    Sunflower seeds are highly rich in protein, monounsaturated fats and vitamin E. It helps to reduce the inflammation and it may also help to reduce the risk of heart disease.

   Sunflower seeds help to reduce blood cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women with diabetes. The Sunflower seeds will help to reduce blood pressure, increase "good" HDL cholesterol. 

    The women can consume 30 grams of sunflower seeds as a daily part of a healthy diet every day for three weeks so that it will help the total cholesterol and improve the menopause symptoms.

    The 28 grams (ie., 1 ounce) of  Sunflower seeds contain the following nutritions 
  • Calories: 164
  • Fibre: 2.4 grams
  • Protein: 5.8 grams
  • Monounsaturated fat: 5.2 grams
  • Omega-6 fats: 6.4 grams
  • Vitamin E: 47% of the RDI
  • Manganese: 27% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 23% of the RDI [RDI refers to Reference Daily Intake] 
    
    The above mentioned are some of the seeds which are the super healthy seeds you should consume daily for your good health. I hope the information about the seeds will be helpful for all.  



Reference: Health magazine