Seeds....Not Just For The Birds

Unless you have a digestive issue, seeds can be a great source of nutrients and protein...a tip for the vegans and vegetarians out there today.  Here's the skinny on some seeds that are suprisingly power-packed with good stuff:
Chia - not just a 'pet plant'.  Chia seeds contain manganese and calcium.  High in fiber, they are tasty when sprinkled over oatmeal, a salad or yogurt.
Pumpkin - full of zinc and magnesium...pretty cheap eats as well.
Hemp - 11 grams of protein in 1oz of hemp seeds.  Good to add into a fruit shake, protein shake or a great afternoon snack to boost the energy.
Sunflower - loaded with antioxidants.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Seeds can be a great source of vitamins, minerals and protein and contain good fats.  Added onto a salad, yogurt or as an afternoon snack, seeds can get you thru a mid-morning or afternoon energy dip.  But beware:  like any other food, if you eat too many, they can become fattening.