As society becomes more developed and affluent, more people have also been adopting or trying to adopt healthier lifestyles by trying to incorporate more exercise or eating a healthier and balanced diet. Healthy seeds have been on trend recently and thus, here is a post on them!
1. Basil seeds (Selasih)
· Forms a semi-translucent, gel-like layer when soaked in water
· Aids digestion
· Stabilize blood sugar
· Can be added to desserts, cakes or salads
2. Chia seeds
· Good source of Omega-3 fatty acids
· Good source of fibre
· Looks like basil seeds
· Form a tasteless gel when soaked in water
· Soak in water or daily products for several hours to form a low-carbohydrate dessert or pudding.
3. Flax seeds (linseed)
· Rich in Omega-3 fatty acid
· Rich in fibre
· Rich in lignans (bio-active compound)
· Have to be grounded into powder form to obtain the maximum benefit
· Should be kept refrigerated to prevent seeds from turning rancid
· Has a mild wholegrain taste
· Can be added to yogurt, cereals, baked goods, stews or bread
4. Nigella (Black Cumin/ Onion seeds) seeds
· Look like black sesame seeds but has a faceted shape
· Has a bitter taste that can be masked when cooked in hot oil
· Cook or tamper in hot oil to enhance the flavor
· Used to garnish Northern Indian or Eastern European food
· Used to treat inflammatory, respiratory, digestive and skin ailments
· Good as a source of immunity booster
5. Quinoa
· Has a nutty taste
· Good source of protein
· Has a bitter tasting saponin compound but is usually removed if quinoa is bought commercially. (However, it is good to just rinse the quinoa before using to fully get rid of its bitterness)
· Can be boiled or steamed for 15 minutes to soften the quinoa
Seeds can be easily added to your water or to food and it would b=not affect the taste of your food significantly! Isn't that great? Consuming mouthful of goodness while still being able to savour delicious food you enjoy? Do try out these seeds and have them in your diet :)
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