Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : August 31, 2024 5:40 PM IST
Seeds like sesame, pumpkin, chia, flaxseeds are all considered as 'superfoods' because of their unending health benefits. They are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. If taken on daily basis, they can help you keep your immunity up, weigt in check, metabolism high and organs healthy. But, how do you consume them safely?
Never take chia seeds dry or without a liquid to simplify the consumption process. It is best if it is left to soak in either water overnight and then added to a cup of pudding, yoghurt, juice or other beverage. Chia seeds are the most nutrition if consumed with something else.
They are rich in fibre and healthy fats and if soaked in water, it makes your body easier to absorb all these nutrients.
They are sources of pantothenic, folate and thiamine acids all of which help boost metabolism in the body. Poppy seeds are also rich in Vitamin C. Poppy seeds are bitter in taste and soaking them in water reduces the bitterness a little bit. It also makes it easier to consume.
They are loaded with magnesium and antioxidant both of which are essential nutrients for the body. You should soak these seeds so that they are easy to digest and to unlock its nutritional values.
They are very rich in fibre, calcium, healthy fats and protein. Seeds if not soaked in water are very hard to swallows and also creates a choking hazard. Therefore, if soaked overnight, they become soft and it is easy to consume. Another important fact is that, you can simply drink the water that it was soaked in and still absorb the nutrients from the4 seeds.
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