Nuts and Bolts of Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds are an important part of our diet. Including ORGANIC, RAW nuts and seeds are crucial for maintaing nutritional value. They provide protein, iron, zinc and  because they are polyunsaturated they tend to lower blood cholesterol.

NUTS

Nuts are high in monounsaturated fats which protect us from illness's such as heart disease. They are also very high in protein especially and rich in copper, magnesium and calcium. Nut are also high in fiber, selenium and Vitamin E especially almonds.

Five nuts to incorporate:

Almonds

Brazil Nuts 

Pecans 

Walnuts

Pine Nuts

SEEDS

Seeds are also high in vitamin E, fiber, and essential fatty acids contributing to keeping your heart healthy and brain functioning. Seeds are a valuable addition to your diet to assist in weight management to. There are few seeds which are considered "super foods" meaning they are nutritionally complex and have disease preventing properties.Furthermore, seeds contain protein, zinc, and a variety of other minerals and nutrients that are important to the proper functioning of your body. Once adopted into your diet, organic, raw seeds will become an important asset to a healthy meal plan. 

Five Seeds to incorporate:

Sunflower Seeds

Sesame Seeds

Hemp Seeds

Chia Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds