Health Benefits of Seeds [Infographic]

Health Benefits of Seeds - Infographic from Yoga By Candace

MS and inflammation?  Eat the seeds!  Lung Cancer?  Eat the seeds!  ADHD?  Eat the seeds!  Dementia?  Eat the seeds!

Well, you get the message.

This message, in fact, comes from Dr. Bradford Weeks who was interviewed by Ty Bollinger for The Truth About Cancer - a video series about the current and projected cancer pandemic and alternative treatments.

For information about the science behind eating seeds for health (including achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, i.e., weight gain prevention, weight and fat loss), check out Dr. Week's website:  WeeksMD.

Many seeds are, in fact, on the list of superfoods because they are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients and, in recent and ongoing scientific research, have been linked to numerous health promoting benefits - as this infographic entitled Health Benefits of Seeds for Yoga By Candace illustrates.

According to the natural  and holistic health and nutrition community, some of the healthiest seeds you can eat are:

Apricot Seeds
Black Cumin Seeds
Black Raspberry Seeds
Chia Seeds
Flax Seeds (Flaxmeal)
Grape Seeds
Hemp Seeds
Pomegranate Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Sunflower Seeds

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Infographic source and more information at YBC - Health Benefits of Seeds.

Health Benefits of Seeds [Infographic]

Health Benefits of Seeds - "Seeds Small but Mighty" [Infographic]
by BodyUnburdened.com

If you don't already consider seeds to be a superfood, you should.

Seeds, in general, are nutritional powerhouses that offer a wide range of health and healing benefits and are recommended as part of a healthy diet by doctors such as Mehmet Oz, Joel Fuhrman, Joseph Mercola and many others.

For dieters, seeds are considered an effective natural weight loss tool due to their high content of dietary fiber and ability to satisfy hunger.

In various studies, six seeds have been identified as being particularly valuable in restoring and maintaining optimal health, as this infographic illustrates and describes:

❤ Chia
❤ Flax
❤ Hemp
❤ Pumpkin
❤ Sesame
❤ Sunflower

Related

Chia vs. Flax Seeds
Chia Seeds - An Ounce for Ounce Comparison

Infographic source and more information at:  Body Unburdened - The Health Benefits of Seeds

Top 10 Flax Seed Health Benefits [Infographic]

Top 10 Flax Seed Health Benefits [Infographic]
from Just Add Good Stuff

Seeds:  Health Benefits

According to many well-respected functional medicine and other physicians, nutritionists and wellness experts, seeds (such as flax, chia, sesame and sunflower) are an important part of a healthy diet and approximately one to two tablespoons should be eaten every day.

Nutritionally dense and rich in essential oils, antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals, seeds provide an array of protective health benefits, including lowering the risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.

Flax and other seeds are also linked to natural weight loss due to their high dietary fiber content, detoxification effect and potential to make one feel full and satisfied - thereby preventing overeating.

Flax seeds are an excellent source of healthy, plant-based protein and essential fatty acids and, hence, are an exceptionally good choice for individuals following a plant-based diet, including vegetarians and vegans.

Infographic

This wonderful infographic gives us much useful information about flax seeds, including top health benefits, nutrition facts, a few recipes and suggested uses, as well as buying and storing guidelines.

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Health Benefits of Seeds
Chia vs. Flax Seeds

Benefits of Chia


Infographic source and more information at:  Just Add Good Stuff Flax Infographic

Infographic: Chia vs. Flax Seeds

This infographic entitled "Chia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds" takes a comparative look at the nutritional make-up of these two seeds, both of which are considered superstars in the world of healthy eating and both of which are excellent plant-based sources of:

Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fiber
Protein
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Vitamin B1
Folate
Copper

Chia seeds have a mild nutty flavor and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.   They can simply be sprinkled on top of a salad or folded into a rice or other grain mixture.  When added to water, they have a gel-like quality which can be used as an egg substitute in baking.

Ideally, flax seeds (or flaxseed) should be ground prior to consumption because the whole seed can pass through the digestive system without being digested.  Ground flaxseed can be used in many of the same ways as chia seeds, including as a healthy egg substitute in baking.

Flax seeds can be easily and quickly ground in a coffee grinder or can be purchased already milled.  Ground flaxseed meal should be stored in the refrigerator for freshness.

Related:
Health Benefits of Seeds
Benefits of Chia
Chia Seeds - An Ounce for Ounce Comparison
Top 10 Flax Seed Benefits

Further Reading:
What are Chia Seeds?
Flax Seed Nutrition Facts