I'm trying to eat as much as I can because of its nutritional benefits: — they can help your diet by making you feel full (it's because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel)-- they are the richest plant source of Omega - 3 — chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar — they are an excellent source of fiber, with a whopping 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons — chia seeds are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals, aging and cancer — chia
seeds contain no gluten or grains — the outer layer of chia seeds swells when mixed with liquids to form a gel (this can used in place of eggs to lower cholesterol and increase the nutrient content of foods and baked goods)(More info here.)
Research also shows that flax
seeds contain different potent variants of omega - 6 fatty acids.
One ounce of hemp
seeds contain a whopping 192 mg of magnesium, that's nearly 50 % of your RDA!
Like flaxseeds, sesame
seeds contain a lot of lignans, particularly one called sesamin.
Seeds like linseeds and chia
seeds contain Omega - 3 fatty acids which are essential for good health.
nuts /
seeds contain fats
Sunflower
seeds contain a good amount of protein, monounsaturated fats and vitamin E.
In fact, many nuts and
seeds contain high levels of polyunsaturated fats, which is why these are not on the top - 5 list and should be consumed more sparingly.
Nuts and
seeds contain a lot of essential oils and proteins which can be absorbed with or without phytate as far as I know.
Fenugreek
seeds contain no essential oil and their characteristic scent and flavor are due to the presence of fenugreek lactone, an extremely powerful odorant agent.
In addition, achiote
seeds contain significant amounts of two essential amino acids: threonine, used in the biosynthesis of proteins, and tryptophan, which is transformed into serotonin, melatonin, and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), all critical for the well - functioning of the nervous system.
Chia
seeds contain alfa - linolenic acid, a compound substance of omega 3 fatty acids, which is proved to decrease the breast and bowel cancer cells.
Pomegranate
seeds contain large amounts of what is called ellagic acid.
Just as important
these seeds contain essential amino acids.
In fact, even though flax
seeds contain phytoestrogens they actually prevent and regress hormone - associated cancers like breast and prostate cancer [source 1 and 2].
Sunflower
seeds contain plenty of glycine, but this study found that they worsened acne after eight weeks, so stay vigilant.
To be more specific, an ounce of chia
seeds contain just 137 calories and a single gram of digestible carb.
Sunflower
seeds contain chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant that gives the seeds the ability of turning green under certain conditions.
An ounce (28 g) of chai
seeds contain 4 grams of protein, 11 grams of fiber, 18 % of the RDA of calcium and only 9 grams of fat, half of which are healthy omega 3 fats.
The facts are clear and it shows that chia
seeds contain many of the essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants your body needs.
Hemp
seeds contain a lot of nutrients that benefit the brain like omega - 3 and omega - 6 fatty acids.
Cardiovascular Health — «Sunflower
seeds contain two nutrients that promote cardiovascular health — vitamin E and folate.A quarter cup serving of sunflower seeds contains over 60 % of the daily value of vitamin E.
The seeds contain proteins and nicotinic acid, which stimulate the hair growth.
It's no wonder these members of the mint family were prized by ancient Mesoamerican cultures; chia
seeds contain large amounts of omega - 3 alpha - linolenic acid and omega - 6 linoleic essential fatty acids — about 4,500 milligrams per ounce.
Hemp
seeds contain ALL of the essential amino acids!
In addition to the minerals and antioxidants,
the seeds contain iron, which can stimulate circulation and drive the blood flow to the scalp thus stimulating hair growth.
Hemp
seeds contain most of the vitamins and minerals that promotes weight loss.
* Pomegranate
seeds contain two essential vitamins, C and K.
The nutty
seeds contain protein, fiber, iron and magnesium.
If you do the math, since grains, veggies, legumes and nuts /
seeds all contain a pretty decent amount of protein, you can not not get enough protein if you eat this way.
In fact, flax
seeds contain the highest concentrations of lignans (potential cancer fighters) found in nature.
Seeds contain high quality protein that the body needs.
Sunflower
seeds contain vitamin E and B1, and copper.
Today, we know that chia
seeds contain high amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils.
Chia
seeds contain lots of healthy Omega - 3 fats and antioxidants.
Well, one site boasts that their sacha inchi
seeds contain 13 times more omega - 3s than salmon (ounce for ounce), without those «unpleasant fishy flavors and aftertastes.»
Pureed preparations of these «vegetables» which include pureed seeds are probably riskier choices, as
seeds contain especially harmful chemicals that are released when seeds are pureed.
The seeds contain fatty acids and nutrients that improve the health of the skin and coat.
Rosehip
seeds contain some vitamin C themselves, like cranberries, but also have promising anti-ageing properties, which is why rosehip seed oil is a promising topical treatment.
As far as fiber is concerned, yes flax
seeds contain fiber but it is not the top source of fiber.
However,
all seeds contain what scientists refer to as «anti-nutrients,» substances that block the uptake of minerals, block digestion and irritate the intestinal tract.
SOme studies seems to show that only soaked flax
seeds contain adequate nutrition and simply ground flax contains not much.
In addition, hemp
seeds contain the perfect ratio of omega 3, 6 and 9 — ideal for the body and is also a complete protein.
Like some other seeds and nuts, apricot
seeds contain a substance called amygdalin, which, when it interacts with some enzymes that are normally present in the human body, releases cyanide (HCN, prussic acid).
Flax
seeds contain alpha - linolenic acid, which can be converted to omega - 3 fatty acids.
Grape
seeds contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients that work together to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Coriander
seeds contain an unusual array of phytonutrients.
Helpful in reducing the risk of certain cancer: Pumpkin
seeds contain a substance called lignan which is helpful in combating cancer cells.
Hemp
seeds contain arginine, which produces nitric oxide.