Types of Seeds

What are Seeds?

Seeds: -

Seeds are the very basic and main part of the plant that has the capability to grow into a new plant or a tree. These types of seeds also have thick outer layer, but outer layer is not so hard or thick as in nuts. To break this outer shell in seeds is easy.

So basically, seed is the term that are used to grow a new plant but not all the seeds only grow into a new plant there are some seeds that are small in size but are edible in their feature, which means there are some of the seeds that are eatable and these types of seeds are covered with essential of nutrients, proteins and minerals that are very beneficial for our health. There are many of the seeds that are considered to as eatable because they are cover with lots of protein, nutrients and fiber.

TYPES OF SEEDS: -

1. Chia Seeds: - 

• Chia Seeds are very tiny seeds that grow with the plant. The structure of the chia seeds is in the oval shape which are very small in size. Chia seeds re grown on the plant named as Salvia hispanica that belong to the mint family.  These types of plant and their seeds are originally found in Mexico and Guatemala because Salvia hispanica is generally found in these areas.

• Chia Seeds are rich in Omega-3, fiber and calcium which is very beneficial for our digestion system and can help in hydration. Chia seeds are a good source of hydration and can also support our heart health. Chia seeds are mostly used in puddings, smoothies and can act as an egg replacer because if we soaked chia seeds in water for whole night it becomes a paste and can act like an egg.

2. Flax Seeds: -

• Flax Seeds is also am edible seed that grown on flax plant. The name of the seed "flax seed" is clear from their plant name that is flax plant is used to produce flax seeds. The structure of the flax seed is different from the chia seed because the structure of flax seed is small and flat, and it has brown golden color in its cover shell. The first flax plant is to be cultivated in the fertile crescent region of the middle east. 

• Flax seed are edible because these seeds are rich in omega-3 ALA, Lignans (scientific name if antioxidants), and fiber which is very beneficial to maintain hormonal balance, and to control the cholesterol. 

3. Pumpkin Seeds: - 

• The other name of the pumpkin seeds is also to be known as "papita seeds". Pumpkin seeds can be taken from the pumpkin. When we cut the pumpkin then there are lot of seeds are present inside the pumpkin and that seeds is to be known as pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are flat in shape and green in color which to be get from pumpkin or other varieties of squash. Pumpkin seeds are a special seed that grow on pumpkin plant whose scientific name is Cucurbita pepo. These types of plants are mostly found in Americas. 

• Pumpkin seeds can be eaten in various ways like raw, roasted and can be used in salads also. Pumpkin seeds are very beneficial as these seeds re rich in magnesium, zinc and tryptophan that help to us support our mood, maintain our immune system and prostate health. 

4. Sunflower Seeds: -

• Sunflower seeds are the type of seed that are produced from sunflower plant. These are also an edible seed and people can take these types of seeds from centuries. Sunflower seeds are usually produced by sunflower plant whose scientific name is Helianthus Annuus. These types of plant are mostly found in the origin of North America. 

• Sunflower seed is very high in Vitamin E, selenium, God fats which is very beneficial for skin health and antioxidant protection. Sunflower seeds are mostly used with trail mixes, in making of the sun butter and in toppings also. 

5. Sesame Seeds: -

• Sesame seeds is also a seed that are grow from sesame plant. The typical Hindi name of sesame seeds as "Til". These are available in two types or two colors " white sesame seeds" and "Black sesame seeds". Sesame seeds are very small in size but are rich in oil.  The sesame seeds are produced from sesame plant whose scientific name is Sesamums indicum. These types of plants are mostly found in East Africa and in Many states of India. 

• Sesame seeds are high in calcium, healthy fata and magnesium. These are also very rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammations that support our bone health and reduce blood pressure. Basically, used to maintain the blood pressure. 

6. Hemp Seed: -

• We get hemp seeds from hemp plant. The hemp seeds are small in size and are enriched with oil for that these types of seeds also produced oil, and the oil of these seeds is very beneficial and can be used in various purposes. The hemp seed can be produces by hemp plant whose scientific name is Cannabis sativa which is generally non-psychoactive variety of the plant with a variety of low THC. These are very typical plants and are mainly found in central Asia. 

• Hemp seeds are very beneficial as it is an own complete protein with all 9 types of amino acids and are rich in Omega-3 and omega-6 that help us in our muscle growth and maintain the functioning of the brain and take care of the skin health.