Organic Healthy Seeds and Nuts - Superfoods

Seeds and nuts are nutritional powerhouses, packed with abundant minerals, vitamins and nutrients. If you’re not eating enough of them, it is time to add them in your daily food consumption.

They say good things come in small packages – and seeds are definitely one of them. These superfoods may be tiny, but they’re packed with important nutrients like protein, iron, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Best of all, they’re super easy to add to anything and everything you eat – cereals, smoothies, salads – the list is endless. They’re so good for your health!

Seeds and nuts are extremely nutritious and they are great sources of fiber. They also contain healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and many important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.   When consumed as part of a healthy diet, seeds and nuts can help reduce blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Here are superfoods to incorporate into your diet:

1. Chia Seeds

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Chia Seeds are loaded with fiber, protein, magnesium and are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. They can also help reduce joint pain, provide an energy boost and protect against health issues like diabetes and heart disease. 

Bonus: Chia seeds are gluten-free! As far as superfoods go, they're hard to beat. Chia seeds and yogurt make the perfect pair.

2. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds, also known as linseeds, are a great source of fiber and omega-3 fats, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

However, the omega-3 fats are contained within the fibrous outer shell of the seed, which humans can't digest easily.

Therefore, if you want to increase your omega-3 levels, it’s best to eat flaxseeds that have been ground.

This is one of those lovely superfoods that keeps your digestive system healthy and can help lower cholesterol. Ground flaxseeds offer more nutritional value than eating the whole seed, so make sure to grind before sprinkling into your foods.

3. Hemp Seeds

Hemp Seeds are an amazing source of protein, as well as omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Amazingly enough, they contain all 21 amino acids (including nine essential amino acids our bodies can’t produce). 

Hemp seed oil may help reduce symptoms of eczema and other chronic inflammatory conditions.

Like chia seeds, hemp seeds are also gluten-free and are known to be easy to digest. Stir these into baked goods or toast and sprinkle on your salads.

4. Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranate Seeds are an amazing source of antioxidants, which protect your body from free radicals and prevent blood clots – they have higher antioxidant activity than green tea and red wine. 

They also contain vitamins C, K, folate and potassium. You can store the seeds for a few days in the fridge, or up to six months in the freezer. Add them to smoothies, ice cream, salads or desserts.

5. Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil are good sources of monounsaturated and omega-6 fats, and may help improve heart health and symptoms of urinary disorders.

A quarter cup of pumpkin seeds provides more than 40 percent of your recommended daily intake of magnesium, phosphorus, manganese – all of which are critical for bone and blood health. 

They also contain large amounts of tryptophan, which might help decrease anxiety, and can’t be beat for zinc, which improves mood and sleep. Plus, they’re delicious – especially when roasted for 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are a great source of lignans, which may help improve sex hormone status for estrogen. Sesame seeds may also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. 

They also contain copper, which is known for relieving pain and inflammation, iron, phosphorous and magnesium that can protect the liver.

7. Sunflower Seeds

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Sunflower Seeds are the most popular seed of all the superfoods, with a quarter cup covering almost your entire recommended daily intake of vitamin E. 

They also offer magnesium, selenium, and vitamin B6, which are believed to calm your nerves, prevent headaches and lower blood pressure. 

Sunflower seeds contain high levels of both monounsaturated and omega-6 fats, and may help reduce inflammation and cholesterol levels.

8. Almonds

Almonds are packed with calcium (highest among all nuts), protein, fiber, vitamin E, copper and magnesium. They help in fighting inflammation, managing weight and improving heart quality.

9. Cashew nuts

Cashew nuts are a good source of nutrients such as copper, magnesium and iron. Including them in your regime can improve immunity and be helpful in increasing antioxidants in your diet.

10. Peanuts

Peanuts are excellent plant-based source of protein, and are high in various vitamins, minerals and plant compounds.They can be useful as a part of a weight loss diet, and may reduce the risk of both heart disease and gallstones. They are a good source of oleic acid, which helps lower levels of bad cholesterol.  However, being high in fat, peanuts are a high-calorie food and should not be eaten in excess. 

11. Walnuts

Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid – proteins, fiber, magnesium and phosphorus, walnuts are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. A superfood for the heart, they also aid in weight management.

12. Pistachios

They are known to contain the lowest number of calories and fat among all nuts. A good source of vitamin B6, copper and manganese, pistachios can improve heart health.

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