6 healthy seeds to boost your nutrition

Seeds may be tiny, but they're packed with nutrients like protein, fibre, iron, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Here are six mighty seeds to add to your diet
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Seeds pack a nutritional punch - 6 healthy seeds to boost your nutrition

Seeds pack a nutritional punch

Healthy and compact, seeds are the latest food to receive plenty of nutritional buzz. Sarah Remmer, a Calgary-based registered dietitian and nutrition coach, gives us the scoop on six varieties of these healthy heavy hitters.

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Seeds have defence mechanisms to prevent being eaten by predators. Wheat and wheat germ contain lectins that cause gut inflammation, celiac disease etc..

 
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