Ways to Use Ground Flaxseed
- Stir it into oatmeal or cereal.
- Add it to yogurt.
- Blend it into smoothies.
- Mix it into pancake or muffin batter.
- Sprinkle it over salads.
- Use it in homemade energy bites.
3. Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, provide unsaturated fats, protein, magnesium, zinc, iron, and other nutrients.
Magnesium and Normal Cardiovascular Function
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body.
It contributes to normal muscle function, nerve signaling, energy production, and the regulation of blood pressure.
Pumpkin seeds can help increase dietary magnesium intake, although they should not replace prescribed treatment or medically recommended supplements.
Healthy Fats and Protein
The combination of fat, protein, and fiber makes pumpkin seeds a filling snack or meal topping.
Choose unsalted or lightly salted varieties when reducing sodium intake is a priority.
Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds
- Sprinkle them over salads.
- Add them to oatmeal.
- Mix them into homemade granola.
- Serve them over soups.
- Blend them into pesto.
- Add them to bread dough.
- Eat a small portion as a snack.
4. Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds contain unsaturated fats, protein, magnesium, selenium, copper, and vitamin E.
