Flax: Source of alpha-linolenic acid which is great for the heart.
Pumpkin: Long used as an anti depression remedy in China. 152 mg of magnesium and 7 g of protein per serving.
Hemp: Has a higher level of edestin (a digestion aiding nutrient that contains all 8 essential amino acids) than any other seed.
Sunflower: One serving provides more than 90% of your daily vitamin E as well as 3 grams of fiber, 195 grams potassium, and 4 mcg of folate.
Sesame: With the bran intact, unhulled seeds offer a good source of iron, calcium, protein, phosophorus, and zinc. Better to soak over night or crush to help with the digestion and absorption of those nutrients.
CHIA (Salvia hipanica): is part of the mint family and was prized more than gold in Aztec civilization. They are the richest known source of fiber and Omega 3 fatty acids. They are a complete and bio-available protein containing all of the essential amino acids.
1) 5 x the calcium of whole milk.
2) 3 x the antioxidant power of blueberries
3) 15 x more magnesium than broccoli
4) more vitamin c than oranges
5) more potassium than bananas
6) more iron than spinach
7) 5 grams of fiber in just 1 tablespoon of seeds
