Little Seeds Pack a Nutritional Punch
Healthy and delicious! Seeds are rich in fiber, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Here's a run-down of 5 of the top healthiest seeds to boost your nutritional intake. 1. Flax Seeds: Not a fish eater? No worries. Many vegetarians and those people who do not eat fish can get some of their omega-3 fatty acids from flax seeds. Omega-3 fatty acids reduces your risk of heart disease, particularly sudden cardiac death, by lowering blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, stabilizing irregular heart beat and lowering blood pressure. Flax seeds contain fiber, vitamin E, and calcium. In order to get the benefit from flax seeds, they must be crushed. Try grinding them in a blender or food processor or purchase milled flaxseed. Sprinkle on cereal, add to smoothies, yogurt, or mix with flour in baked goods. 2. Chia Seeds: Once known for being a staple to the pre-Colombian Aztec diet, Chia seeds is now back in the seed game. These small white seeds contain more omega-3 fatty acids than ...