Here Are The Healthiest Seeds In The World!

Do you know why seeds are healthy? Well, a seed is the one that produces a tree or a plant. It contains everything that can give life to a plant.

Saturday, June 17, 2017, 12:45 [IST]

Do you know why seeds are healthy? Well, a seed is the one that produces a tree or a plant. It contains everything that can give life to a plant.

Every plant ensures to produce seeds that can later on transform themselves into healthy plants. That is why seeds are rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and some enzymes.

Eating seeds in the raw form helps you derive lot of nutrients. Here are some of the best seeds to include in your diet.

Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranate seeds are loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C and yes, they are low in calories and can help you in slimming down.

The juice made of pomegranate seeds can boost the levels of oxygen in your blood. These seeds can also prevent clotting of blood. That is why your circulation becomes better after you eat these seeds. They contain polyphenols and potassium too.

Pumpkin Seeds

You need iron too. Eat pumpkin seeds. They offer iron which helps in maintaining healthy blood and energy levels. They offer protein too.

Also, if you are suffering from vitamin b deficiency, pumpkin seeds help you get enough of niacin, riboflavin, folates and thiamin. They also contain L-Tryptophan which can prevent depression by boosting your mood.

Hemp Seeds

If you wish to tone your muscles, go for hemp seeds as they offer protein along with essential amino acids.

Hemp seeds contain all essential amino acids. They also contain phytonutrients. These seeds are good for your organs, skin, cells, tissues and even blood.

Chia Seeds

And then you need something for your bones too. Have chia seeds. They offer calcium. Consume a handful of them regularly.

Chia seeds contain more protein compared to kidney beans, offer more iron compared to spinach, offer more antioxidants compared to blue berries, offer more calcium compared to milk, offer more vitamin C compared to oranges and offer more omega 3 fatty acids compared to fish. They offer magnesium and fibre too.

Cumin Seeds

Cumin seeds have antiseptic properties and iron. They are good for digestion and liver function. They can treat cold and sore throat too. These seeds are good for your kidneys and immunity.

Sesame Seeds

Which seeds keep your heart healthy? Sesame seeds offer omega 6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) that reduce bad cholesterol levels. These seeds offer fibre, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorous, iron, magnesium and calcium.