Seeds And Grains
Seeds and grains are known for their fiber, selenium, and magnesium content. Some of them also have good amounts of protein in them. In fact, some seeds pack more protein per serving compared to beans or nuts of the same serving size. For example, hemp seeds pack 31g of protein per 100g of seeds, which would be a lot more than large kidney beans (9.7g per 100g of beans). There are other seeds that also have high concentrations of protein. Squash and pumpkin seeds come with 29.8g of protein per 100g of seeds. For every 100g of seeds, sunflower seeds have 19.3g protein, flax seeds have 18.3g, sesame seeds have 17g, and chia seeds have 16.5g. These are not the only seeds that pack protein, but you get the idea. Seeds are now so readily available in grocery stores, especially since there is a growing population of health-conscious eaters (which is a good thing). Seeds are often used in salads, but they can be eaten on their own, or added to savory dishes or sweet desserts. Some, like chia seeds, are added to drinks (they expand like tapioca pearls — note, it is not advisable to eat unexpanded chia because they can expand in the gut, which is very uncomfortable).
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