‘All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast- John Gunther
So what did we understand?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!!
What are your general breakfast options????
Bread?
Oatmeal?
Salad?
Yes! I know these are healthy. But what if I say you can opt for a much healthier form of breakfast?
So, what are your thoughts on having seeds for breakfast?
Sounds pretty Healthy!!! YES!!
Guess what! Here comes Asthavinayak with its amazing range of seeds.
Seeds need to be a part of everyone's diet. Everyone needs to be having seeds for breakfast.
They are a great source of fiber, contain different healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. When consumed as part of a daily diet, seeds can help reduce blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.
Do you want to know the different varieties of seeds Athavinayak has?
So, here it goes:
We have Chia seeds, Quinoa seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, and Flax seeds.
Having seeds raw or roasted might not seem very appetizing but you can certainly incorporate them in your diet in different ways. Curious to know how?But before that,
Need for seeds in our day-to-day life
Let's talk about those needs required in our body and why you should be having seeds for breakfast.
- They are a good source of dietary fiber, it slows down digestion and keeps the digestive system healthy.
- They provide good fats that nourish blood cells and help maintain brain function.
- Together with nuts, they reduce the level of inflammation in the body, prevent aging, and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
- They contain plant sterols, which help control cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cancer.
- They are rich in trace elements such as Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc that our bodies need.
- Seeds can help prevent weight gain if consumed regularly over a time period.
Hoping this has been enough to convince you to start having seeds for breakfast!!
Now comes the exciting part.
Seeds and its way of having them
As stated before Asthavinayak offers 5 different varieties of seeds to choose from, for your breakfast.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds have been around basically to power Aztec armies, they are also super rich in fiber. One thing you need to know is that chia seeds are not the regular kind. These seeds generally swell in order to form a gel that mixes with your digestive liquids in the gut. Further, this leads to a feeling of safety and helps improve the blood sugar level. Chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids and also offer strong antioxidant activity.
Nutritional value of Chia seeds: One tablespoon of chia seeds has 60 calories with 3 gm protein, 3 gm of carbs, and 3 gm fat.
How can you have it: While you have your cereal, curd, raita or salad sprinkle liberally. Not only will this enhance the taste but also it will be healthy.
- Quinoa seeds: Quinoa seeds lower the risk of chronic diseases. You will also lose weight if you have a proper intake of Quinoa seeds. The fiber in quinoa may improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and may also reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Quinoa is rich in antioxidants, which help prevent damage to the heart and other organs.
Nutritional value of Quinoa Seeds: Cooked quinoa seeds contain 71% carbohydrates, 14.6% protein, and 14.2% fat is also present.
How can you have it: You can blend these quinoa seeds into a delicious breakfast smoothie, and can even be used in your oatmeal or salads. It certainly is a tasty yet healthy breakfast.
- Pumpkin seeds: One needn't wait for the spooky autumn fest- Halloween to add seeds to their breakfast. Pumpkin seeds contain high levels of unsaturated fats that keep your body functioning like a good machine. Not only this, they even contain Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin K that help maintain high energy levels. So, what do you think? Are you going to have pumpkin seeds for your breakfast now?
Nutritional value of Pumpkin seeds: One tablespoon of pumpkin seeds has 47 calories with 2 gm protein, 4 gm fat, and 1.5 gm carbs.
How can you have it: If you are craving a snack just roast the seeds and sprinkle some spices such as salt, pepper or paprika. I am sure you will love the taste and you will start adding them to your breakfast.
- Sunflower seeds: Sunflower seeds are not very expensive and they also contain good fats, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin E and antioxidants. Do you know what good it does to your health? These seeds avert inflammation and help in maintaining good heart health. It is suggested that women should have more and more sunflower seeds as compared to men. The high levels of Vitamin E present in them can improve recovery after hard exercise as it reduces training-induced oxidative stress in your body.
Nutritional Value of Sunflower seeds: One tablespoon of sunflower seed has about 51 calories with 2 gm protein, 4 gm fat, and 2 gm carbs.
How can you have it: You can add these seeds to anything like cereals, curd, oats or whatever you choose to have for breakfast
- Flax Seeds: Flax seeds are the most famous variety amongst seeds. These seeds are the best dietary source of soluble fiber. Not only this, the digestion rate becomes perfect, translating into blood sugar regulation and satiety. They contain omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation and lignans. Most importantly, these seeds help prevent cancer.
Nutritional Value of Flax Seeds: One tablespoon of flax seeds has 37 calories with 1 gm protein, 2 gm fat, and 2 gm carbs.
How can you have it: You can add these seeds to your soup, salads, raita, or smoothie for an external crunch and taste. Trust me it is a tasty and healthy combination indeed!
That's it for today!
I genuinely hope I was able to provide detailed information regarding having seeds for breakfast. Hoping this will help you to choose from Asthavinayak’s variety of seeds for breakfast.
You can also visit our Instagram page for further details on your favorite munchies.
From now on, have a tasty and healthy breakfast only with Asthavinayak.