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  • Kejal Sheth
    Founder of Nutrivity, Clinical Nutritionist and Diabetes Educator

Nuts and Seeds – An Essential Element for Daily Nutrition that also Helps with Weight Loss

20190303-nuts-and-seeds-in-daily-dietOne must know the importance of holistic nutrition when you’re trying to lose weight. Consuming super foods while trying to lose weight might just benefit you a lot more. Nuts and seeds are part of super food family which are protein and fiber rich. Nuts also includes good amount of anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals. These nuts and seeds help us to lose our belly fat but of course when it’s best paired with exercise.

Good fat helps you lose weight – 

Ever wondered food full of good fats might just help you lose weight? They help you raise good cholesterol that is HDL and helps you lower bad cholesterol that is LDL. According to research it also helps reduce belly fat which is a plus point for people trying to be healthy and looking for a weight loss.

  • Where to find them – Almonds, walnuts, pistachio, olives, avocado, peanuts, peanut butter, etc.

Let’s talk about nuts and their benefits in losing the flab

  • Brazil nuts

A might nut which is rich in selenium. It plays an important role in managing metabolism, strengthening immunity and helps absorb vitamin E. the high levels of selenium also helps control down the insulin and glucose. The fibre content of this nuts makes you feel satiated and will help you to control your unnecessary hunger cravings.

  • Almonds

Almonds are considered as the weight loss pills. The super food rich in good fats, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals which makes your diet vulnerable for weight loss when you add almonds to it.

  • Cashew nuts

Cashew nuts are rich in fiber, magnesium, etc. Magnesium helps regulate metabolism of carbohydrate and fats. This might keep your fat intake in limit. The fiber content will keep your stomach healthy with a good healthy digestion.

  • Walnuts

This nut offers us with healthy fat like omega 3 which is good for heart health and lowers triglycerides. They are rich in anti-oxidants and lower your inflammation and prevent diabetes.

  • Pumpkin seeds

These seeds are high in fiber and takes time to digest which makes you from binge eating. They also help our digestive tract to remain healthy so that you don’t face problems of constipation, bloating, etc. it helps us maintain the weight by maintain sugar levels which usually result in unwanted cravings.

  • Chia seeds

Chia seeds are rich in fiber, omega 3 fatty acids and calories. They help suppress the appetite and helps boost energy levels. It also reduces inflammation which is great for losing weight. Incorporating them in every day’s plan will help you loosen up on that belly.

  • Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are packed with many vitamins and minerals. They are rich in protein which helps you boost the metabolism. These seeds will help you for a pump to lose weight.

  • Flax seeds

Flax seeds are rich in anti-oxidants, proteins and fiber. It benefits in losing belly fat. It also helps in keeping the digestive system healthy.

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How to incorporate nuts and seed in the diet?

  • Add in smoothies
  • Sprinkle nuts on yoghurt
  • Add them in your muesli
  • Use nuts to replace croutons in salads or soups
  • Add seeds while baking any bread or cakes
  • Add sunflower seeds for your pesto
  • Add seeds in your salads

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