The Need For Seeds: How To Make Seeds An Everyday Food In Your Healthy Diet

By: Jane Dummer

In this book, Dietitian Jane explains the numerous health and nutrition benefits of chia, flax, hemp, pumpkin, quinoa, sesame and sunflower seeds. You'll learn the science of why seeds need to be an everyday food and easy ways to add them to your meals and snacks.

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Book Description

The next big nutrition trend is actually tiny! Small seeds that pack optimal nutrition have turned out to be the latest nourishing must-haves for your menu. These tiny seeds are packed with essential nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids including omega-3s. Jane Dummer, RD, a leading dietitian across North America has helped numerous clients make seeds an everyday food in their healthy diets. Seeds are perfect for people following gluten-free and Paleo diets plus are a healthy nut-free alternative.

In this book, Dietitian Jane explains the numerous health and nutrition benefits of chia, flax, hemp, pumpkin, quinoa, sesame and sunflower seeds. You'll learn the science of why seeds need to be an everyday food and easy ways to add them to your meals and snacks. From decreasing inflammation to increasing energy, with chapters devoted to each seed, Jane breaks it down and categorizes the seed benefits for bone health, brain health, digestive health, fitness health, heart health, immune health and skin health.

Jane's has picked 21 of her favorite, simple and flavorful seed recipes for you to sow into your healthy diet. Recipes include:

• On-the-go Blueberry Mango Hemp Seed Smoothie
• White Bean Chia Seed Salad
• Grilled Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce
• Quinoa Spinach Bake with Sesame Seeds
• Crunchy Sunflower Tuna Melts
• Flax Cocoa Lentil Bars

With easy-to-follow lifestyle advice, you'll learn how to apply this information on a daily basis for a healthier, more energetic and fitter you!

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