Medicinal seeds and fruits, including dry fruits, are some of the elements that naturopathic medicine seeks to incorporate into our diet and in our new good healthy habits to improve our lifestyle. In this category, you will learn which are the seeds, fruits, and dry fruits that we can incorporate into our daily routine and which are the benefits.
Seeds have gained special importance in recent years due to their balanced nutritional contribution.
However, we are not innovating anything since these seeds were an indispensable part of the prehistoric diet. Over the years, they have been replaced by other types of protein and fat sources of animal origin, although they do not provide the same amount and are not considered to be as healthy.
One of the main characteristics of seed-based foods is their high contribution of fiber, vegetable proteins, and healthy fats (considered unsaturated).
Energetically, they provide many calories, so their consumption should be moderate.
Chia seeds: balanced source of fatty acids (among which Omega 3 and Omega 6 stand out), high vegetable protein content, fiber (although most of it insoluble), minerals, and a complete range of essential amino acids that meet all nutritional requirements.
Hemp seeds: not very well known but with a high vegetable protein content (25% by weight). It contains all the essential amino acids and phyto-compounds studied that improve the body’s response.
Pumpkin seeds: they stand out mainly for their high content of minerals such as iron, and potassium and micronutrients such as zinc. It has a good ratio of beneficial unsaturated fats (Omega 3 and Omega 6) and is a rich source of vitamin E.
Flaxseeds: high in Omega 3 with beneficial properties for the heart. Contains a good balance of minerals and amino acids. High in fiber (soluble) and many scientific trials demonstrate its behavior in the regulation of glycemia, cholesterol, and diabetes.
Medicinal seeds and fruits are some of the elements that naturopathic medicine seeks to incorporate into our diet to improve our lifestyle. Let’s see how to do it and how they can contribute to our well-being and healthy diet.
The juniper berries are obtained from the plant scientifically known as Juniperus communis. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in many parts of the world, especially in North America, Europe and Asia. This plant produces seed cones that are known as juniper berries. Although the color of the berries varies depending on the variety, …
Celery is a common food and a vegetable with many properties and very little caloric intake. A part little used but with also interesting applications are its seeds. Celery seeds are usually used as a condiment, providing a crunchy texture with high nutritional value. In Oriental medicine, celery seed has been used for hundreds of …
Red yeast rice has been prized for its powerful medicinal properties for hundreds of years. However, in recent years it has gained followers thanks to the rise of natural medicine and supplementation with plant products. As one of the best natural remedies for high cholesterol levels, the red yeast rice is one of the few …
