Category: Benefits of Seeds & Nuts

A superfood, full of antioxidants, protein and fibre.

The benefits of chia seeds have been widely researched and include improving digestive health, promoting heart health, boasting your energy and metabolism, and can even help treat diabetes.

Chia seeds are one of the most powerful sources of plant-based protein. 

Chia seeds help maintain normal blood sugar levels to fight diabetes

The protein in chia seeds can help build muscle mass and increase strength to help fuel your workouts, hence boost energy and exercise performance.

Chia seeds are one of the richest foods in antioxidants which are responsible for repairing your skin from daily oxidative stress. Adding chia seeds to your diet can prevent premature aging caused by free radical damage and inflammation, hence promoting healthy skin.      

The high fiber and protein content in chia seeds may help you to lose weight.

One study found that eating chia seeds for breakfast increased satiety and reduced food intake in the short-term.

Chia seeds can be sprinkled as they are over any meal, but in order to get the most out of eating them and to release their full nutritional power, soak them in liquid (water or plant-based milk), ideally overnight but even 20 minutes will go a long way to releasing its potential.

A tiny but mighty seed!

One of the best seeds you can include in your diet is the tiny but mighty pumpkin seed!

Pumpkin seeds are packed with valuable nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc.

Pumpkin seeds may benefit your heart, liver and immune system, help fight diabetes, and offer unique benefits for men’s prostate health and women’s relief of menopause symptoms as well.

More detailed and additional benefits include:

The rich source of magnesium found in pumpkin seeds promotes bone health and a greater bone density which decreases the risk of osteoporosis in women after menopause.

Pumpkin seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber. This combination has benefits for both the heart and liver.

Pumpkin seeds are high in fiber which helps maintain a healthy weight and enhances overall digestive health

Pumpkin seeds are considered a good source of zinc and hence recommended for pregnant women

Pumpkin seeds have long been valued as an important natural food for men’s health. This is in part because of their high zinc content, which is important for prostate health.

Pumpkin seeds may help improve insulin regulation and help prevent diabetic complications by decreasing oxidative stress

Pumpkin seeds are highly nutritious and packed with powerful antioxidants.

Besides eating them on their own, you can use them in baking, add them to smoothies, Greek yogurt and fruit or incorporate them into meals by sprinkling them into salads, soups or cereals.