Features

• Mix of turnips, white flowering crimson clover, forage rape, forage wheat & premier winter hardy annual ryegrass.
• Easy to establish and fast growing.
• Shade tolerant.
• Fall annual planting, but can be planted in the spring as a soil amender.

Here are our favourite ways to start the day:

1. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or hemp seeds onto porridge, muesli or a smoothie bowl.
2. Make an overnight chia seed pudding or bircher muesli.
3. Make your own muesli or granola using flaxseeds, sunflower seeds and chia seeds.

A blend of pumpkin, sesame, flax & sunflower seeds which is great sprinkled over yoghurt or muffins, or eaten as a delicious & quick snack on its own.

Also, you can certainly eat too many seeds. Because they contain a concentrated source of fat and calories, it is best to enjoy them in small amounts - one-eighth to one-quarter cup, three or four times a week.

Adding nuts and seeds to your diet is simple: stay within the serving guidelines of an ounce or two per day, and eat the ones you like. Sprinkle a few into salads, sauces, vegetables, or whole grains such as brown rice or quinoa. "Make a cashew or pine nut pesto," suggests McManus.

Methi or fenugreek seeds are a good hair growth food and also keep dandruff at bay. They are already used abundantly in Indian cooking as they contain protein, niacin, amino acids, and potassium that help in hair health.

Nuts and seeds are good sources of protein, healthy fats, fibres, vitamins and minerals. Nuts and seeds regulate body weight as their fats are not fully absorbed and they regulate food intake. Nuts and seeds contain unsaturated fats and other nutrients that provide protective effects against heart disease and diabetes.

Our latest review of the evidence shows that eating around 3-4 handfuls of nuts and seeds each week (around 15g per day) benefits our heart health. Adding seeds into your everyday meals is a simple and tasty way to boost the nutrition of your meals and make them more exciting.

Also, you can certainly eat too many seeds. Because they contain a concentrated source of fat and calories, it is best to enjoy them in small amounts - one-eighth to one-quarter cup, three or four times a week. I recommend eating only organic seeds.

For the best foods to help your hair grow faster, Dr. Mitchell says to look for foods rich in protein, iron, vitamin B12, omega 3 fatty acids, and vitamin E to help promote new hair growth. What does that look like? The basics: fruits (strawberries, avocados, blueberries, oranges, grapefruit)

Some of the ways you can promote hair growth include the following:

• Get enough protein in your diet.
• Avoid extreme or yo-yo dieting and large calorie deficits.
• Choose hair products tailored to your hair type.
• Take regular breaks between thermal styling tools.
• Protect your hair from the sun, chlorine, and other elements.

Because of this, they are extremely nutritious. Seeds are great sources of fiber. They also contain healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and many important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. When consumed as part of a healthy diet, seeds can help reduce blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure.

You can overdo it when it comes to nut and seeds consumption. “If you eat more than one or two handfuls of nuts per day, you're adding extra calories - maybe too many - that can take the place of other healthy foods and add weight,” McManus warns. Think in terms of small portions.

Avoid: Apple seeds Fruits in the Rosaceae family - apples, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, apricots, and peach - have one thing in common: high amounts of amygdalin, which morphs into hydrogen cyanide when crushed (read: chewed) or damaged.