7 Seeds You Must Include In Your Diet
By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 10th, 2023
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Every fruit and vegetable has some superfood quality, as do their seeds, which are a powerhouse of essential vitamins and nutrients. Seeds look petite in size but are a powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals. Here are 7 seeds you must include in your diet.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds contain omega-6 fats. They are also rich in Vitamin E, and B complex. They also contain minerals such as magnesium, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
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Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds contain omega-6 fats and are a rich source of vitamin E and B complex. It also contains minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, and the amino acid tryptophan.
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Papaya Seeds
Papaya seeds are rich in minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. They have a strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect on the digestive system as well.
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Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds are a very rich source of omega-3 fats. They contain fiber, Vitamin B1, and minerals like copper, magnesium, and selenium.
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Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fats along with minerals such as iron and calcium.
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Watermelon Seeds
Watermelon seeds contain omega-6 fats. They are a great source of B-complex vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, potassium and copper.
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Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are a great source of lignans, which may help improve hormone status for estrogen. They also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
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