Sow seeds into your diet

If you want to give your body sufficient nutrients try eating seeds. They are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins (B, E, folic acid etc), minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc) and oils in a small quantity. These nutrients and proteins, which are sufficient for an entire plant to spring to life, are excellent for your body too. Just like everything else, eat seeds too in moderation. The body requires just 60 grams of protein per day and excess consumption eventually gets stored in the form of fat.
Here are two types of seeds you must eat
Flax seeds
Also known as Linseed, flax seeds are a rich source of Omega 3 oils. Flax seed oil or capsule helps in reducing cholesterol, blood pressure and plaque formation in arteries. It’s very useful in the treatment of heart diseases. Also research studies by Lilian D. Thompson and her colleagues at the department of nutritional science at the University of Toronto show that flax seed can have a beneficial effect in reducing tumor growth in mice, particularly, the kind of tumour found in human post menopausal breast cancer. Initial studies suggest that flax seed have similar beneficial effects in human cancer patients when they become apart of their diet.
These seeds help us look good too as they have anti-ageing properties. Regular consumption of flax seeds improves the skin’s texture. One tablespoon of ground flax seeds mixed with three tablespoons of water is a good substitute for an egg during the baking process. It helps in binding the rest of the ingredients together.
Gingelly seeds
Also known as til seeds they are one of the sources of edible oil for human consumption. Til is a rich source of proteins, vitamin B, oxalic acid, calcium and iron. It contains 11 different types of amino acids, which are necessary for body building. When mixed with milk these seeds help in curing liver cirrhosis caused due to malnutrition, anemia, respiratory infections, painful menstruation and scanty menstruation.
Here’s how you can prepare the drink. Soak a ½ cup of gingelly seeds in a cup of warm water for two hours. Then grind well and filter the milk-like juice. Mix with a cup of hot milk, sweetened with 2 to 3 tablespoons of date pulp and drink every day. Gingelly seeds cure dryness of the skin, especially during winters and early summer. Massage your body with gingelly oil at least once a week to help sagging skin. Gingelly oils helps in hair growth too due to the numerous amino acids present in it.(By Dr S. N. Murthy)