Super seeds for a Super Body!

Super Seeds are often neglected or forgotten in our diet. These tiny kernels are a mighty source of omega 3, fatty acids, nutrients, and antioxidants. Including these in your daily diet will not only help in reaching fitness goals but also in maintaining a healthy body.

5 Super seeds for a Super Body

Super seeds are affordable and easily available in the market. Let’s go through a few of these super seeds and their benefits along with ideas to include them in your daily diet.

Flax seeds

Flaxseed is one of those super seeds you don’t want to miss! People often give it away as bird food without knowing its health benefits. Flax seeds help in the prevention of cancer, improving cholesterol levels, and controlling blood sugar, and others. These seeds have become a good vegetarian source of omega 3 fatty acids and fiber.

Now that we know why should we consume it, here’s how to consume to get the best out of it.

All the maal-masala is present in the outer shell which is not easily digested. So its recommended to grind it into a powder and consume. You can use it as a topping for your salads, yogurts and also include in baking while making muffins and breads for the extra healthy punch.

Often known as sabja in most parts of India, these are considered one of the healthiest seeds on the planet. These tiny seeds pack in 10 grams of fibre in a 2-tablespoon serving. They also contain proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

They help in regulating blood sugar levels, prevent diabetes, improves cardiovascular health, boosts energy and metabolism.

You can soak them in lukewarm water for 10-15 min and have it before breakfast and dinner. You can also at them in your smoothies, cereal, and yogurt. Use them as a topping for your juices and also try making chia pudding for your dessert cravings this summer.

Pumpkin seeds as Super Seeds

Pumpkin seeds a.k.a Kaddu ke beej are rich in nutrients and provide many health benefits including controlling diabetes, enhancing weight loss, promoting digestion, and preventing insomnia. They are a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and antioxidants that help in the regulation of cholesterol levels in the body.

Toasted pumpkin seeds have proven to be a great chhoti-moti bhookh snack! Flavour it with salt-pepper or just mix it with your homemade granola bars. These are also a great topping for various sweet dishes and salads. Be careful and keep a watch on the portion as they are high in calories!

Sesame seeds

These super seeds are one of the oldest cultivated plants of the world. These seeds contain antioxidants that protect your liver from damage and serve as a good source of calcium. Sesame seeds help in triggering hair growth, improving skin health, boosting digestion, healthy dental and bone health.

They’re rich in protein and have shown to lower cholesterol and prevent high blood pressure. Sesame is also a great source of zinc – which is great for bones as well as sexual health in men (it boosts testosterone and sperm production).

Til is best for people who are allergic to nuts. It tastes best when toasted. Sprinkle it on salads and in stir fry dishes. Tahini made out til tastes yummy too! And of course, who doesn’t like til ke laddoo or chikki!

 Sunflower Seeds as Super Seeds

This super seed, known as Suraj Mukhi ke beej in Hindi, is the best source of vitamin-E. These provide a host of benefits including promotion of healthy skin, fighting against cancer, combating bone loss, and balancing blood sugar level.

Sunflower seeds also prevent asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. High in magnesium, they treat headaches and migraines along with promoting healthy teeth and bones.

Because of their high fat content sunflower seeds become rancid quickly. It is best to store them in the refrigerator. Roasted sunflower seeds are often consumed as a snack. Aside from salad toppings, you can add sunflower seeds to muffins or bread recipes, in vegetable dishes or stir-fry, and in cereals or yogurt. Try crushed sunflower seeds as a tasty gluten-free coating for fish or chicken.

Other super seeds also include Fenugreek seeds (methi) which are a part of every Indian kitchen. They assist in the prevention of colon cancer, promoting hair growth, and controlling acid reflux. These seeds prevent hair loss and premature greying of hair

These super seeds are a powerhouse of energy and nutrients. Also, don’t consume the above seeds in large quantities as they can lead to certain side effects too. If you are consuming from some health condition, then it is better you consult your doctor before including the above seeds in your diet.

Here’s an all in one super snack for you! If you want to know of more such foods, comment below and let us know!

Let’s eat healthy and stay healthy.

Super seeds for a super body!