Pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds

Seeds, especially flaxseeds and sesame seeds, are rich sources of fiber and lignans, a type of phytoestrogens. They may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and control blood sugar and weight.

Health Benefits of Seeds May Include

  • Lower cholesterol
  • Reduce blood pressure
  • Control blood sugar
  • Help with weight control

Watch Benefits of Seeds and Easy Recipes

Recipes with Seeds

Banana Flaxseed Bread
Lemon Poppyseed Muffin
Pumpkin Bread
Cold Sesame Noodle
Eggplant in Sesame Sauce
Blueberry Cheesecake with Sunflower Seed Crust
Matcha Chia Pudding
Black Sesame Tang Yuan
Almond Flaxseed Bread slices on a wooden board and butter on the side
Almond Flaxseed Bread
Strawberry Chia Jam
Miso Glazed Eggplant
Three Berry Pie with Chia Seeds
Low-Carb Galbi
chickpea noodles with low-carb, gluten-free sesame dressing
Chickpea Sesame Noodle
Beef Lettuce Wrap
Apple flaxseed bread in a small loaf pan
Apple Flaxseed Bread
Bibimbap
Garlic Spinach Korean Side dish served with a bowl of ground sesame seeds
Garlic Spinach
Low-carb tortilla bread with flaxseed and chia seed served with chili lime steak and peach salsa
Low-Carb Tortilla
Vegan chickpea meatballs in creamy tomato curry sauce in a pan served with rice
Chickpea Meatballs in Curry Sauce
Chickpea Meatball Pasta in a pan
Chickpea Meatball Pasta
Korean garden salad with low carb, gluten free dressing
Korean Garden Salad
Asian Cabbage Salad with Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Miso Ginger Dressing
Asian Cabbage Salad
Low carb blueberry chia pudding with yogurt and fresh blueberries on top and lemon slices as garnish
Blueberry Chia Pudding
low carb, gluten free, vegan berry cherry crumble in ramekins
Berry Cherry Crumble
Gluten free General Tso's Tofu served with a bowl of rice
General Tso’s Tofu
juicy blueberry pie with low carb gluten free filling and pie crust
Juicy Blueberry Pie