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5 seeds you must add to your diet

Consuming seeds is the most convenient way to add heart-healthy and gut-friendly nutrients to your diet. Sprinkle them on your food or soak them overnight to multiply their benefits, there are many ways to eat them. Nutritionist Bhakti Kapoor on 5 seeds that can be added to your everyday diet.

Published on: Jun 02, 2022 8:23 PM IST

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"Seeds are an easy way to include a heart-healthy, plant-based protein source in your diet. Their unsaturated fats are health-promoting and essential — plus, seeds add interest to any meal with their earthy flavours and crunchy textures and the fibre that maintains good gut health – the ultimate barometer of how healthy we are, writes Nutritionist Bhakti Kapoor. Here are seeds you must include in your daily diet. (Pixabay)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 8:23 PM

"Seeds are an easy way to include a heart-healthy, plant-based protein source in your diet. Their unsaturated fats are health-promoting and essential — plus, seeds add interest to any meal with their earthy flavours and crunchy textures and the fibre that maintains good gut health – the ultimate barometer of how healthy we are, writes Nutritionist Bhakti Kapoor. Here are seeds you must include in your daily diet. (Pixabay)

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Chia seeds help lower cholesterol and relieve constipation. They are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids which can help prevent heart disease and even cancer. (Pixabay)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 8:23 PM

Chia seeds help lower cholesterol and relieve constipation. They are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids which can help prevent heart disease and even cancer. (Pixabay)

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Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fibre and other minerals. They reduce cholesterol levels and keep blood pressure in control. You can add a handful of flaxseeds to your meal or soak them overnight in water before eating. (Pixabay)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 8:23 PM

Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fibre and other minerals. They reduce cholesterol levels and keep blood pressure in control. You can add a handful of flaxseeds to your meal or soak them overnight in water before eating. (Pixabay)

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Sesame seeds are packed with several nutrients like zinc, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and lower risk of cancer. Consuming them daily may also lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. They can be sprinked on top of many dishes, added to theplas, cutlets and rotis. (Pixabay)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 8:23 PM

Sesame seeds are packed with several nutrients like zinc, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and lower risk of cancer. Consuming them daily may also lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. They can be sprinked on top of many dishes, added to theplas, cutlets and rotis. (Pixabay)

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Pumpkin seeds are high in phosphorous, magnesium and heart healthy fats. You can serve them raw or roasted on top of a bowl of soup or a salad dish or an open sandwich. (Pixabay)

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Pumpkin seeds are high in phosphorous, magnesium and heart healthy fats. You can serve them raw or roasted on top of a bowl of soup or a salad dish or an open sandwich. (Pixabay)

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Sunflower seeds are packed in monosaturated fats, Vitamin E and protein. They also reduce C-reactive protein. They can be soaked overnight in water before eating or roasted sunflower seeds can be added to a dish of yoghurt or salad. (Pixabay)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 8:23 PM

Sunflower seeds are packed in monosaturated fats, Vitamin E and protein. They also reduce C-reactive protein. They can be soaked overnight in water before eating or roasted sunflower seeds can be added to a dish of yoghurt or salad. (Pixabay)

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