Seeds are great source of fibre, also contain healthy mono-saturated fats, poly-saturated fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Some seeds reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and other related problems
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A 1-ounce (28 grams) serving of flax seeds contain a wide mixture of nutrients
Flax seeds also contain a number of different polyphenols specially
lignans,which act as important antioxidants in the body..Lignans as well as
fibers and omega-3 fats in flax seeds,can all help reduce cholesterol
and other risk factors for heart disease.
Studies shows that consuming flax seeds reduced level of “bad”LDL cholesterol by an average of 10 mmol/l and reduce blood pressure especially when eaten whole everyday for more than 12 weeks..also reduce blood sugar which help lower the risk of diabetes.
Studies have also shown that eating flax seeds may reduce marker of tumor growth in women with breast cancer.
Similar benefit have been shown regarding prostate cancer in men
Chia seeds are very similar to flax seeds because they are also good sources of fibre and omega-3 fats, along with a number of other nutrients.
A 1-Ounce (28-grams) serving of chia seeds contains
Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fats and are effective at lowering blood sugar and reducing risk factors for heart disease.
A 1-Ounce (28-gram)serving of hemp seeds contains
The proportion of omega-6 to omega-3 in hemp seed oil is roughly 3:1 which is considered a good ratio.Hemp seeds also contain gamma linolenic acid ,an important anti inflammatory fatty acid.The anti-inflammatory action of omega-3 fatty acid may also improve symptom of eczema.
Hemp seed oil may have a beneficial effect on heart health by increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acid in the blood.
Studies shown that people with eczema experienced less skin dryness and itchiness after taking hemp seed oil supplements for 20 weeks.
Hemp seeds are a great source of protein and contain all the essential amino acids. Hemp seeds oil may help reduce symptom of eczema and other chronic inflammatory conditions.
A 1 ounce (28 gram) of sesame seeds contain
Studies have shown that sesamin from sesame seeds may get converted by your gut bacteria into another type of lignan called enterolactoneEnterolactone can act like the sex hormone estrogen.
Another study found that post menopausal women who ate 50 grams of sesame seed powder daily for 5 weeks had significantly lower blood cholesterol and improved sex hormone status.
Sesame seed may also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
Another study found that after eating about 40 grams of sesame seed powder per day for 28 days ,semi -professional athletes had significantly reduced muscle damage and oxidative stress as well as increased aerobic capacity.
A 1 ounce(28 grams) serving of pumpkin seeds contains
Studies have shown that pumpkin seeds reduce risk of breast cancer and in children help to lower risk of bladder stones by reducing the amount of calcium in urine. Pumkin seed oil can improve symptom of prostate and urinary disorder.
Sunflower seeds contain a good amount of proteins, mono-saturated fats,vitamin-E.
A 1 Ounce(28 grams) of sunflower seed contain
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