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Edible seeds of various plants differ in size and taste, but they all share one thing: they are full of vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes and healthy oils.
Indulging in raw seeds and nuts can bring tremendous health benefits to your body.
Not only do they suppress hunger very well, but they also keep you away from fast food and supply the body with nutrients that fight many diseases, including lifestyle-related ones.
Some athletes even sometimes skip the heavily promoted energy drinks and prefer certain seeds that replenish their energy and keep their digestive system in good condition.
Most seeds today contain the popular omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, which help prevent heart and vascular diseases.
But now let’s look at the specific health benefits offered by particular types of nuts and seeds.
1. Chia seeds: protect the heart and blood vessels, help with weight loss, provide energy, protect against diabetes and reduce joint pain
2. Hemp seeds: strengthen immunity, improve cardiovascular health, an excellent source of protein, improve skin quality and protect against cancer
3. Pomegranate arils: a rich source of antioxidants, improve blood oxygenation (they counter anemia), reduce cancer risk, relieve inflammation in arthritis and lower the risk of heart disease
4. Flax seeds: relief from abdominal pain, anti-inflammatory, stabilize hormones in the body, reduce symptoms of menstruation and menopause, lower the risk of breast and prostate cancer
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5. Pumpkin seeds: a good source of B vitamins, suppress depression, improve mood, prevent kidney stone formation, destroy intestinal parasites
6. Apricot kernels: prevent and treat cancer, reduce rheumatic pains, lower high blood pressure, protect against flu and colds, improve hair quality
7. Sesame seeds: lower cholesterol, prevent high blood pressure, provide relief from rheumatic and arthritis pain, protect the liver, a good source of calcium and magnesium (prevention of osteoporosis)
8. Sunflower seeds: reduce the severity of asthma, lower blood pressure, prevent migraines, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
9. Caraway: helps with digestive problems, antiseptic, strengthens liver functions, treats asthma and arthritis, boosts immunity
10. Grape seeds: prevent high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, reduce swelling after injuries, improve vision in diabetes, extremely effectively destroy cancer, improve wound healing.
11. Pistachios: help with weight loss, reduce insulin requirements in diabetes, prevent cancer, lower blood pressure, help with rheumatoid arthritis
12. Hazelnuts: improve cardiovascular health, help in Alzheimer’s disease, treat rheumatism, prevent cancer and diabetes
13. Macadamia nuts: lower blood cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of diabetes, cleanse the colon, treat anemia and blood deficiency, ease morning sickness
14. Brazil nuts: reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, lower blood sugar levels, prevent enlargement of the thyroid gland, prevent reproductive organ diseases, prevent cancer
15. Edible chestnuts: improve glycemic control, protect the brain, improve memory, support gut health, treat anemia and support weight loss;
16. Almonds: suppress appetite, support weight loss, improve bone health, support memory, a good source of biotin
17. Walnuts: anti-inflammatory, prevent heart and vascular diseases, protect against liver damage, improve brain health and function, prevent prostate and breast cancer
18. Cashew nuts: improve heart health, lower blood pressure, prevent diabetes, prevent eye cataracts, support blood formation
19. Pecans: an excellent source of vitamins A, B and E, support cardiovascular health, anti-cancer, support dental and bone health, prevent skin diseases
20. Pine nuts: suppress appetite, increase energy, improve heart health, contain antioxidants to slow aging, improve vision
