Ingredients
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup til (sesame)
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds
- 2–3 Brazil nuts, chopped small, optional
Method
Dry roast each seed separately on low heat — they toast at different rates.
Cool completely, then mix. Chop the Brazil nuts small if using.
Store in the fridge in an airtight jar.
Take one tablespoon a day, over curd, dal or a salad.
Do not exceed two to three Brazil nuts a day. Selenium toxicity is a real thing.
Why it works
Nutrition, per serving
| Energy | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 kcal per tbsp | 4 g | 3 g | 7 g | 2 g |
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