Nuts and Seeds play an important part in your healthy and varied diet. Nuts and seeds are good for you, they are made up of healthy fats and help fight aging through antioxidants.
Of all the nuts, the walnut may be the single best nut as Walnuts contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids that help your brain and skin age well. Walnuts also have high levels of antioxidants.
But almost every nut or seed provides excellent vitamins, minerals or nutrients that help to keep you healthy. Nuts and seeds also help your immune system fight infection and some help cleanse and detoxify.
Flaxseed can help asthma sufferers, Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of protein, cashews improve vitality and Rye rebuilds your digestive system.
So, make sure you always include a varied selection of the best nuts and seeds in your daily diet.
Pine-nuts...
Rich in - Magnesium - Potassium - Zinc - B vitamins
High in protein and essential fat.
Good as a meat replacement for vegetarians.
Coconut...
Rich in - Magnesium - Potassium - Phosphorus - Zinc - Folic acid - Vitamin C
Regulates thyroid function
Walnuts...
Rich in - Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Zinc - Potassium - Folic acid - Vitamin C - Vitamin E
Walnuts strengthen your kidneys and lungs.
Lubricate your digestive system and improve your metabolism.
Almonds...
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Zinc - Folic acid - Vitamin B2 - Vitamin B3 - Vitamin E
Almonds are very alkaline and a good source of protein.
They contain leatril (anti-cancer) and are a good building food for those who are underweight.
Cashew Nuts...
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Iron - Zinc - Folic acid
Cashew Nuts improve vitality.
Good for your teeth and gums.
Sunflower Seeds... Rich in - Vitamin A - Vitamin B - Vitamin D - Vitamin E - Vitamin K - Calcium - Iron - Potassium - Phosphorus - Zinc - Manganese - Magnesium - Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids
A more beneficial nutrient source than most meats, eggs and cheese. They contain pectin, which removes toxins and heavy metals. Help strengthen sight and sensitivity to light. The Perfect Food.
Flaxseed... Rich in - Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids - Potassium - Magnesium - Calcium - Phosphorus - Iron - Vitamin B3 - Vitamin E.
Alleviates constipation and bloating, helps eliminate toxic waste in bowels. Good for asthma. Strengthens the blood. Anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer. A perfect food.
Pumpkin Seeds... Rich in - Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Zinc - B vitamins - Phosphorus - Potassium - Omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Excellent for prostate health. Help remove intestinal parasites. Pumpkin seed oil is rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids (do not heat or the value is destroyed).
Psyllium seed... Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Zinc
Laxative, intestinal cleanser. Relieves autotoxaemia caused by constipation and bacterial/fungal infections.
Sesame Seeds... Rich in - Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Zinc - Vitamin E - Folic acid - Phosphorus - Potassium - Copper - Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.
Strengthens the heart and cardiovascular system and benefit nervous system. Contain lignans, which are antioxidant. Inhibits cholesterol absorption from the diet.
Kidney beans ... Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Folic acid - Protein
High in fibre, cleanse the digestive tract. Increase beneficial bacteria and remove excess cholesterol.
Corn ... Rich in - Iron - Magnesium - Potassium - Zinc - Vitamin B3
Excellent food for brain and nervous system. Good for eczema. Anti-cancer food. Rich source of essential fats.
Buck-wheat ... Rich in - Phosphorus - Beta-carotene - Vitamin C - Calcium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Zinc - Manganese - Folic-acid - Essential Amino Acids.
An excellent vegetable protein. Strengthens capillaries, detoxifies. Contains all eight essential amino acids, making it good for the intestines. Not to be eaten by those with cancer or skin allergies.
Wild Rice ... Rich in - Iodine - Selenium - Vitamin E - Tryptophan (amino acid) - Potassium
Excellent vegetarian source of protein.
Wheat ... Organic Wheat ... Rich in - Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Zinc - Manganese - Vitamin B3 - Vitamin B5 - Vitamin B6 - Folic acid
Organic whole wheat (unbleached, with no chemical washing; with germ and bran left intact) stimulates the liver and cleanses toxins.
Alfalfa ... Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Potassium - Manganese - Sodium
Stimulant, reduces inflammation, detoxifies, encourages sexual activity. A perfect food – but contraindicated with lupus and other auto-immune diseases.
Barley ... Rich in - Potassium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Calcium - Zinc -
Manganese - B vitamins - Folic acid Soothing to the digestive tract and liver. Heals stomach ulcers and lowers cholesterol.
Millet ... Rich in - Magnesium - Potassium - Phosphorus - Vitamin B3
Gluten-free grain, easily digested. Highly alkaline. Rich in fibre. Low-allergenic food.
Rye ... Rich in - Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Zinc - Manganese - Vitamin E
An energy food. Cleanses and renews arteries, benefits the liver, rebuilds the digestive system.
Rice ... Rich in - Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Zinc - Manganese - Vitamin B3 - Vitamin B5 - Vitamin B6 - Folic acid
Calming to the nervous system and relieves depression. An energy food. Rice water is beneficial for infant colic and alleviates diarrhoea.
Oats ... Porridge Oats ... Flapjacks...Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Iron - Phosphorus - Manganese - Vitamin B5 - Folic acid - Silicon
High fibre content ensures a mild laxative effect. Stimulates digestive function. Antioxidant properties. Excellent for bones and connective tissue.
Quinoa ... Rich in - Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Vitamin B3
Easy to digest. Gluten-free. Lysine content is a potent antiviral agent.
Contains more calcium than milk. Stimulates milk flow in breast-feeding. A perfect vegetable protein.
Rich in Vitamin A and with the most aromatic flavour.
Carrots are a superb detoxifier they help kidney function and kill bacteria and viruses.
Coconut helps regulate thyroid function.
Ingredients:Directions:
Chop the onion and let it sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its health benefits.
Heat 1tbs of broth in a medium soup pot. Then saute the onion in the broth on a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stir often.
Add the garlic and ginger and continue to saute for another minute.
Add curry powder and mix well with onions.
Add remaining broth, carrots, and sweet potato and simmer on medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the coconut milk then Blend in batches.
Add salt and pepper to taste then reheat gently before serving.
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