Immunity5 min
A small handful of roasted pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds
A small handful of roasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds is an afternoon nibble, not a bag emptied at the desk. It is supportive food and not a substitute for a doctor.
Seeds as a small handful
Pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds are pantry food. Dry-roasted until they smell nutty, they replace a salty packet without becoming a second meal.
A small handful is the limit because seeds are rich. This mix is supportive. It is not a substitute for a doctor or for a proper meal.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
How to prepare
- Pick over the seeds and remove any broken shells or grit.
- Dry-roast them together on a low flame until they smell nutty, then cool.
How to use
- Eat one small handful in the afternoon or beside a meal.
- Chew well instead of swallowing them in a rush.
- Keep the rest in a dry jar and do not turn the jar into the portion.
Helpful habits
- A pinch of rock salt is optional. The seeds do not need a sweet coating.
- Roast only what you will eat in a few days so they stay fresh.
Precautions
- A bowlful can feel heavy. Stay with a small handful.
- Skip any seed that has bothered you before, and ask a doctor about portions if you have been told to limit fat.
- This is supportive only and not a substitute for a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a small handful?
- About a teaspoon each of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds, together what fits in a closed palm.
Should the seeds be raw?
- Dry-roast them until fragrant. Raw seeds are harder to chew and easier to overeat from the bag.
Can I add sugar or chocolate?
- That becomes a sweet, not this snack. Keep the handful plain and supportive. It is not a substitute for a doctor.
