Here are 6 great seeds to add to your snack menu on a daily basis. I have summarized the benefits of each of the seeds in this writing and I recommend you go to the site included here for the full article.
Pumpkin seeds:
Protein, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium
Sunflower seeds:
1/2 cup contains daily requirement of alpha-tocopherols (most active form of vitamin E), phenyalanine (amino acid that converts to norepinephrine)
Chia seeds: with water helps them digest better, becomes gelatinous
Fiber, Calcium, Omega 3 fatty acid
Sesame seeds: is Tahini spread
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc
Hemp seeds:
Essential amino acids, Fatty acids Omega 3s and ALA
Papaya seeds:
Oleic acid (may be hypotensive, help cell-wall permeability allowing anti-inflammatory substances into cells), Palmitic acid.
Enjoy
http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/6-superfoods-that-arent-on-your-radar?cm_mmc=ETNTNL-_-937600-_-06072012-_-SuperfoodsRadar-body
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