Seeds are an essential part of our diet. Seeds are great sources of fibre, also they provide healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and many important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

A number of studies have identified that different types of seeds and nuts have a role in preventing weight gain, development of heart disease and the accumulation of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol.

Here is a list of the 6 healthiest seeds that you should add to your diet. (In no particular order)

Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are truly a super food. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in hemp seed oil is 3:1. Hemp seeds also contain gamma-linolenic acid, which is an essential anti-inflammatory fatty acid.

Hemp seeds contain 10 essential amino acids, which makes them one of the few plants that are a complete protein source. In fact, they contain 30% pure protein making them an excellent daily protein source.

Sunflower Seeds

Sesame Seeds

Linseeds (Flaxseeds)

Pumpkin Seeds

Chia Seeds

Like most people, I was raised on a omnivorous diet, I ate red meat, poultry, seafood, eggs & dairy (lots of it). When I first heard the terms vegetarian and veganism I thought it was something weird and unhealthy. To me, eating the way I did throughout all the years was the norm and I loved it.

However, one day I reached a point in my life where I realised that my eyes were glued shut by society, the food industry and by myself. Society showed us how easily it is to create a disconnection between the foods we’re consuming and the innocent animal it once was. I had been a victim of this disconnection for the majority of my life, and I decided that enough was enough. It was time to take down the blinders and educate myself.

I took to the internet, and began researching the benefits of veganism: the benefits towards myself, the animals and the environment. Whilst looking through the internet, I came across this video on Facebook, and to my horror I was sickened and disgraced at how animals were treated. I instantly decided that I could no longer be apart of it and over night I became a vegan.