Use power seeds that are superfoods
Line up your wellbeing
Cure yourself physically & emotionally
Today, we linger at the verge of our pitiable lifestyles followed by health issues. Almost every one complains about flu, headache, body pain, stomach problems, skin & hair, anxiety, etc. & un-identified unknown conditions.
People are struggling with deteriorating health; prescriptions after
prescriptions; test after tests; doctors after doctors; homeopaths after allopaths;
i.e. no way out & don’t know how to get through this?
Along with subtracting JUNK food & extra medicines from our
diet, we better start looking into healing our gut thus healing our bodily
conditions.
Here are two power packed seeds that come in the category of
superfoods. By adding these to diet, they improve health by gradually healing the
stomach & body’s inflammations.
***** CHIA SEEDS *****
Chia seeds are regarded as superfoods as these are energy-boosting,
nutrient-rich, and cancer-fighting power seeds. Chia seeds are perfectly oval, some are white and most of them are dark grey. There are tiny markings on them
as well. Chia seeds are known to be food of warriors & runners. Those who
are low at energy must try including chia seeds in their diet as they improve
metabolism. Chia seeds are fiber-rich & contain omega-3 fatty acids,
minerals, protein, and vitamins. Chia seeds are anti-aging, anti-inflammatory,
antioxidants, cholesterol regulating, skin friendly, muscle toning, bone &
teeth strength, digestive health supporting, and blood sugar controlling. Also,
good for the heart & lower blood pressure. Once consumed, chia seeds function
as prebiotics in the gut and feed the healthy gut bacteria i.e. probiotics.
How to include chia seeds in diet?
Add ½ - 1 tea spoon of chia seeds in quarter cup water. Let it soak
for 15 – 30 minutes or even more when used for baking. You can simply fill up the cup and drink it or add some
lime juice in it with or without honey. Chia seeds do not have to be soaked all
the times. These can be sprinkled over yogurts or salads or add into smoothies
or shakes. Chia seeds can be added to bakery as well & work as an egg substitute.
Where to get chia seeds in Pakistan?
Chia seeds are called ‘tukhme doodhi’ or ‘tukhme sharbatee’ in Urdu. Chia
seeds are not easily available at grocery or 'perchun ki dukaan'. You need to find
some organic stores to buy these. Searching online is the best option. Chia
seeds are costly seeds. But do not cost as much when we compare the benefits
they provide to the body. There is only one store in Karachi, that I know &
I order online chia seeds from that store. (Upon asking, I will tell about that
store)
***** BASIL SEEDS *****
Basil seeds are nutrient-packed, anti-aging, & weight-maintaining
dietary fiber. Basil seeds are tiny black, pointed from one end, &
elongated-oval shape. These are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, &
anti-bacterial seeds and are source of protein, iron and vitamin K. Basil seeds
heal the body, reduce fever, improve digestion, cure stomach acidity, improve
vision, clear skin & hair, cure anxiety, and take care of blood sugar,
stress, cholesterol and blood pressure.
How to include basil seeds in diet?
Add ½ - 1 tea spoon of basil seeds in quarter cup water. Let it soak
for 15 – 30 minutes or even more. You can simply fill up the cup and drink it or add some
lime juice in it with or without honey. Unlike chia seeds which may or may not
be soaked before consumption, basil seeds work better when they are soaked. In
Pakistan, basil seeds are generally used in Ramadhan at iftaar time with Rooh
Afza or Jam e Shirin prepared with milk or water. The idea is to provide
coolness & energy to the body. Basil seeds are also used in various
‘falooda’ recipes.
Where to get basil seeds in Pakistan?
Basil seeds are called ‘tukh malanga’ or ‘tukhme balanga’ in Urdu or ‘sabja’
(Hindi) or ‘tukhmaria’ or ‘tulsi’ (Bengali). Basil seeds are easily available
in grocery stores & ‘perchun ke dukaan’. Basil seeds are available at cheap
prices.
Superfoods lover,
Engr. Ayesha Alam Khurram
