Wow! What a winter. Today was the first day that we hit double digits in a week. I took advantage of this “heat wave” and went outside for a nice short brisk jog and fed the birds. As I distributed the seed for the birds, it reminded me of how we can benefit from the strong immune power in seeds and how we can use them in our daily meals. Here’s a few options:
Pumpkin Seeds – They are high in magnesium, protein, and zinc. Sprinkle on top of soups.
Sesame seeds – A good source of phytosterols which lowers cholesterol, rich in iron, magnesium, copper and selenium. Pan toast and sprinkle on fish or in a stir-fry dish.
Flax Seed – Known for the plant omega 3 alpha linelenic acid (ALA), flax is high in fibers, lignans and has a reputation as a heart healthy food. Sprinkle on yogurt, oatmeal, or in a smoothie. Don’t forget to grind these babies!
Chia Seed: Is this the new flax seed? This ancient seed is also high in Omega 3′s, fiber, and some calcium. Sprinkle on eggs or yogurt.
Sunflower seeds: High in antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium. Sprinkle in whole grain pasta, tofu stir fry, or salads.
Dinner of seeds: Omelet (whole egg and white combo) with 1 teaspoon grated parvo, flax. Add a salad of mango, spinach, roasted red pepper salad sprinkled with toasted sunflower seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and your favorite vinegar. High antioxidant meal, fast, economical, with double the seed power!
Fuel your body … for life! sbb