Benefits of Eating Seeds: How They Improve Your Health and How to Incorporate Them into Your Daily Routine

Discover the benefits of eating seeds and how to include them in your diet. Learn with Shlen, the restaurant committed to healthy cuisine.

We often eat seeds, but we don’t know what they really do for our bodies, or we see them and don’t pay attention to them, unaware of their great benefits when simply added to our dishes.

At Shlen, this vision is a daily reality. We understand the potential of these ingredients and incorporate them into most of our recipes, combining flavour and health in every dish.

Main health benefits of eating seeds

Eating seeds regularly can provide a wide range of benefits for the body:

• They improve digestion thanks to their high fibre content.
• They control cholesterol, especially seeds rich in omega-3 such as chia or flax.
• They regulate intestinal transit with a prebiotic effect.
• They help control appetite thanks to fibre and healthy fats.
• They provide sustained energy, ideal for active people or athletes.
• They act as natural antioxidants, combating cellular ageing.
• They strengthen the immune system due to their zinc, magnesium and selenium content.

Types of seeds and what they contribute to the body

Not all seeds are the same. Below, I will tell you about the most popular ones and their properties:

Chia seeds

An excellent source of plant-based omega-3, soluble fibre, calcium and antioxidants. They absorb up to 10 times their weight in water, which helps keep you hydrated and control your appetite.

Flax seeds

Rich in lignans (plant antioxidants), fibre and essential fatty acids. It is advisable to consume them ground to take advantage of all their nutrients. They are perfect for regulating intestinal transit.

Pumpkin seeds

High in zinc, iron and tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes good rest. They are excellent for strengthening the immune system and maintaining prostate health.

Sunflower seeds

They contain vitamin E, selenium and unsaturated fats. Easy to add to salads or as a healthy snack.

Sesame seeds

Rich in calcium, phosphorus and healthy fats. Tahini (sesame paste) is a delicious and nutritious way to incorporate them into your meals.

How to easily incorporate seeds into your daily diet

One of the advantages of seeds is that you can add them to almost any dish:

• In salads, soups or creams
• In milkshakes and smoothies
• On yoghurt or cereal
• Mixed into bread or homemade pastries
• As toppings on roasted or sautéed vegetables

Small but powerful

Seeds are one of those ingredients that seem insignificant but have immense potential to transform your health and the way you eat.

At Shlen, we know this very well. That’s why we’ve made seeds and nuts an essential part of our daily cooking, proving that you can eat healthily, tastily and sensibly. It’s not just about eating well, but about enjoying every bite.

Still not sure where to start? We make it easy for you: come and discover it with us.