Seeds with Antioxidants - Superfood Seeds
Proof that good things come in teeny, tiny packages.
By Jessica Girdwain
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the March 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine 
Photo: Mauricio Alejo
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Similar in taste to sunflower seeds and pine nuts. Perks Hemp seeds are an excellent source of essential fatty acids and contain all nine essential amino acids, which makes them a complete protein, like egg whites and soy. Plus: Just one ounce of hemp provides 45 percent of your daily magnesium requirement. According to a 2010 study, a diet rich in magnesium can slash diabetes risk by almost half, possibly because it increases insulin sensitivity. Prep Philadelphia dietitian and chef Katie Cavuto Boyle uses the seeds in a tasty dip: Puree 1 Tbsp. ground hemp seeds, 2 Tbsp. store-bought pesto, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 1 can cannellini beans. |
