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Tip: Incorporate seeds into your diet for better health

Flax seeds and pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, fiber, omega-3s, and numerous vitamins and minerals. The problem is that they're nearly impossible to eat in their raw, whole state.

To get the benefits of this excellent food source, use a small coffee grinder to grind the seeds to a meal. It's quick and easy, and the ground seeds can be added to just about any food. You can add them to salads and sandwiches, mix them with yogurt, or sprinkle them over soup. Raw flax and pumpkin seeds are inexpensive and can be purchased in bulk at any health food store.

Source: Michael Masterson, Copyright ETR, LLC, 2005

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