Tips Of The Day

Dietician Sheela Sherawat

4 seeds to add in your diet

1. Flaxseed, or flax, is the seed of the flax plant. It’s loaded with fibre, protein and potassium. It’s also a great source of lignans.
2. Chia seeds are an excellent plant-based source of omega-3 fats, or alpha-linolenic acid. So if you’re not a big fish eater, chia seeds can help you fill the void.
3. Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are a great source for lots of minerals, including zinc. “Zinc is known for helping our immunity.”
4. Sunflower seeds have a good amount of minerals, B vitamins and antioxidants like vitamin E and selenium.