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You’ve heard me say it: On the Code Red Lifestyle, we eat meat, eggs, nuts, vegetables, SEEDS, seafood, and fat.
Seeds are packed with nutrients, and so many are high in fat and low in carbohydrates.
Plus, they’re fast, easy additions to meals.
If you’re new to this lifestyle, or have just never thought about eating seeds, figuring out how to incorporate them can feel daunting.
So here are three of my Rebels’ favorite seeds to get you started, along with tips for incorporating them into your meals.
Chia Seeds. These are small black seeds that, when soaked in liquid, activate and take on a gelatinous texture.
My Rebels love to combine them with ground flax seed meal and their favorite non-dairy milk to make a hot “cereal” called noatmeal (no oatmeal).
Activated chia seeds, in addition to being high in potassium, help regulate bowel movements.
Once ingested, they soak up toxins on the way through your digestive system, and those toxins leave your body when you eliminate.
If you don’t care for the texture of activated chia seeds, you can sprinkle them whole on salads, or add them to smoothies and omelets or scrambled eggs.
Flax Seeds. These crunchy seeds are packed full of healthy omega 3 fatty acids.
As whole seeds, they make amazing additions to salads.
When ground into flax meal (you can purchase them pre-ground), they’re great in smoothies.
In some situations they can even be used in place of flours. The texture is quite a bit heartier!
They’re also an integral part of noatmeal, and they even make a great breading for meat.
Whether eaten whole or as ground flax meal, flax seeds are one of the most beneficial sources of plant-based fat.
Pumpkin Seeds. Who needs popcorn when you’ve got pumpkin seeds!
These crunchy, slightly sweet, chewy seeds can be eaten raw, or seasoned and then baked, roasted, or toasted to add fun flavors and texture to your meal, either as a standalone side or as part of a salad.
They’re also an excellent kid food (although I’d be careful with really young children, as these could be a choking hazard).
Pumpkin seeds are great for digestive health, plus they’re packed with magnesium, iron, and zinc, to name a few nutrients.
They’re also high in omega 3 fatty acids.
One thing to keep in mind about seeds:
Though many are high-fat, such as the ones listed here, some aren’t.
For example, I take my clients off the seed Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) during weight loss mode.
It’s because quinoa is higher in carbohydrates, which spike insulin and may kick you out of ketosis (aka fat-burning mode).
But the three seeds listed above are safe for weight loss mode.
Start including them today for added nutrition, variety, and texture!
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