According to the BBC’s list of the world’s 100 most nutritious foods, two nuts ranked impressively high.
Nuts are known to be an important part of a healthy diet, and although most of them are behind vegetables in nutritional content, there are still some “heavyweight candidates” of nuts that are extremely nutritious.
Below are the 2 most nutritious seeds in the world, more nutritious than most vegetables, Vietnamese people eat a lot.
Although it may seem like a modern health trend, chia seeds were originally used by Aztec and Mayan warriors to maintain energy. Their balanced combination of carbohydrates, protein, and fat makes them an ideal fuel source.
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are one of the richest plant sources of iron and manganese. They have a nutritional score of 84 – just one less than chia seeds.
Benefits of pumpkin seeds include anti-inflammatory properties thanks to compounds like vitamin E and carotenoids, which can help reduce inflammation in conditions like arthritis.
They also contain magnesium, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and preventing osteoporosis. Pumpkin seeds also contain tryptophan, a naturally occurring amino acid found in pumpkin seeds that helps promote the production of serotonin and melatonin, which helps improve sleep quality.
How will you add them to your diet?
There are many ways to eat pumpkin seeds, whether eaten straight, roasted as a snack, or sprinkled on soups and baked goods. They make a great addition to salads, oatmeal, smoothies, or yogurt.
So next time you want to add a little crunch or texture to your meal, consider these two nuts.
Source and photo: The Mirror US
