Health Benefits of Seeds
The following information states the major nutrients found in seeds. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating seeds.
The following information states the major nutrients found in seeds. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating seeds.
- Studies indicate that moderate consumption of pumpkin seeds may reduce the
risk of developing prostate cancer. More
- Sunflower seeds are a rich source of potassium, and low sodium. This makes
them act as a diuretic, which helps to lower high blood pressure. More
- Sesame seeds are a great source of copper, manganese, calcium, iron and
zinc. Foods that contain a good supply of minerals help to strengthen the
bones, nails, hair and eyes. More
- One of the main criteria in preventing colon cancer is to keep the digestive tract
active. Flax seeds are a rich source of fiber. Therefore, they are helpful in
regulating bowel movements and preventing constipation. Use in moderation.
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The Skinny on Legumes, Seeds and Nuts
by Dianne Ronnow
Beans, peas and lentels are in the legume family and are excellent food choices.
Legumes are healthy complex carbohydrates, full of vitamins and minerals as well as
fiber. They are a good source of protein, although they do not have all the amino
acids (the building blocks of protein) that the body needs, so supplement your
legumes with a variety of foods to get the complete protein your body needs.
Beans have also been shown to help lower the risk of Diabetes and heart disease.
Eating a cup of cooked beans a day can lower your total cholesterol by up to 10% in
6 weeks, which decreases your risk of heart disease by 20%. The phytonutrients in
beans also help lower the risk of cancer.
Canned beans will give you the much of the same benefits as dried beans, so if you
don’t like to cook your beans from scratch, canned beans are a good alternative.
Some people avoid beans because of the gas and bloating that beans cause. This can
be avoided in several ways. First always soak your dried beans overnight, and then
discard that water and replace it with fresh water before you cook the beans. If
beans still cause you problems, you might try gradually increasing the amount of
beans you eat over several week, to help your body adapt. You could also try the
product “Beano” found in most stores. It works well for most people.
Seeds and nuts can also be an important source of healthy fiber, plus they are often
satisfying and help control the appetite. Nuts and seeds are full of healthy
unprocessed monosaturated fats as well.
You might also seriously consider adding bean and seed sprouts to your diet, if you
don’t eat them already. The nutritional content of sprouts is many times greater than
the original seed or bean it sprouted from. Sprouts have the highest concentration of
nutrition per calorie than any food. They are also known for their high enzyme
activity, which is never surpassed in any other stage of plant growth.
Beans are almost always a good food choice, but one exception to this is soybeans.
Although soy is a popular “healthy” additive to food today, originally the Chinese did
not eat soybeans as they did other beans because they knew that soybeans
contained harmful substances. Soybeans contain powerful enzyme inhibitors which
block the action of the enzymes the body needs for protein digestion. Even cooking
them does not get rid of these substances, which cause gas and bloating, as well as
other very serious problems in the body, like cancer and blood clots.
The only soy products that do not cause these health problems are the traditional
fermented soy products, such as tempeh, natto, miso and shoyu (tamari or soy
sauce,) since the lengthy fermentation process seems to get rid of most of the
harmful substances, and allow the soy to be easily digested. All other soy products
should be avoided, and definitely not used as a replacement for meat in the diet.
About The Author
By Dianne Ronnow © 2006 Mohave Publishing. All rights reserved. From "The
Enzyme Health Diet Plan", a free ebook found at http://enzyme-health.com.
Dianne’s FREE ebook, "Coconut Oil Diet Secrets" reveals how people are losing
weight and getting healthier with coconut oil diets. To find out the secrets of coconut
oil, go to the web site at http://Coconut-Oil-Diet.com now!
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