Why you shouldn't consume flaxseeds or pumpkin seeds without roasting

Nuts and seeds are superfoods you must add to your diet and there have been several studies supporting their benefits in keeping chronic diseases at bay or managing them. Flaxseeds and chia seeds are high on omega-3 fatty acids, lignans that reduce cholesterol while hemp seeds are a good source of vegetarian protein Flaxseeds and chia seeds are high on omega-3 fatty acids, lignans that reduce cholesterol while hemp seeds are a good source of vegetarian protein. Nutritionist Juhi Kapoor in her recent Instagram post says seeds like flaxseeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds contain fibre, lignans and anti-nutrients, and if one does not roast them well, the following can happen: - They may not get digested and pass indigestible from the intestinal tract. Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya, an Ayurveda expert in her previous post also mentioned that one can also soak or grind seeds to get maximum benefits out of them. Dr Savaliya says if one eats flaxseeds whole, they may pass them whole in their stool as the intestines cannot break down the tough outer shell of the seeds.