Page 31 - The Miracle In The Seed

Structure and Formation of a Seed

The Minerals and Vitamins in Seeds

The majority of dry seeds are extremely high in nutritional value.
For example, sesame, and sunflower seeds contain a higher proportion
of protein than grains. Pumpkin seeds contain more than 30% protein.
More than half of the weight of these seeds, which are high in vitamin
E, is fat. More than 80% of these fats are polyunsaturated fats – the kind
that prevent hardening of our arteries, essential fatty acids, and the oil-
soluble vitamins A, D and E. Vitamin B is also found in seeds, but the
quantity varies according to the species. 6
In addition, seeds are rich in minerals, containing a lot of iron and
zinc. The amount of magnesium is good, particularly in pumpkin se-
eds. Many seeds are a source of copper. Seeds also have fairly high le-
vels of calcium, potassium and phosphorus, and a small amount of
sodium; and the majority of seeds contain iodine.
Pumpkin seeds have a high concentration of zinc, and for this re-
ason are used in the treatment of various illnesses. In addition, they’re
quite rich in iron, calcium and phosphorus, as well as containing vita-
min E and essential fatty acids. They also contain a combination of B
vitamins, particularly niacin.

Pumpkin seeds are rich in
zinc, calcium, phosphorus,
and vitamin E.