'Black seeds contain over 100 chemical compounds and some of the ingredients are yet to be discovered and identified. The main active ingredient in black seeds is crystalline nigellone. 

The seeds also contain beta sitosterol, thymoquinone, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, proteins and vitamins B1, B2 and B3. 

They also contain calcium, folic acid, iron, copper, zinc and phosphorous. An all around multiple vitamin in these tiny black seeds.'

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'Nuts and seeds are super healthy and most of us aren’t eating enough of them.  They are a great natural source of vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, and fiber.  I’ve been eating a ton of nuts and seeds as part of my anti-cancer diet since 2004.

Depending on whose list you read, the number one healthiest nut is either the almond or the walnut, but I’m not going to rank them, as this is not really a competition.  The “healthiest nut” is the one with the nutrients your body needs most on a given day.  Of course no one knows which one that is.  So the best strategy is to eat a variety.'

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'They may be tiny, but chia seeds are a super food that can help you fight heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase energy levels, and promote weight loss. Chia seeds are rich in essential fats, are a good source of protein and potassium, and work as an antioxidant.

A study by the University of Toronto, published in the journal Diabetes Care, shows that adding chia seeds to the diet of a group of type 2 diabetics over a period of three months lowered their blood pressure and dramatically reduced certain inflammation markers that indicate a risk of heart disease.'

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'Sunflower seeds — great at the ballpark, helpful during a long drive, and a native plant to North America that has become a staple to cultures worldwide. Despite their small size, sunflower seeds are a dense source of vitamins and minerals and essential oils. Not only are they a great snack, sunflower seeds offer several extraordinary health benefits'

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