10 common deficiencies and the seeds that can fix them

As you grow older, the problem of deficiencies starts occurring in the body. And it mostly happens due to the lack of essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, or proteins needed for proper functioning. These imbalances can lead to symptoms like fatigue, brittle nails, hair loss, or weakened immunity. Addressing them through diet or supplements is key to restoring overall health and well-being. In a recent video on Instagram, health and beauty expert Dimple Jangda discussed the 10 most common deficiencies and how one can fix them by adding different types of seeds to their daily diet. Scroll down to read the details.

As per Dimple, if you are deficient in Omega-3, it increases the risk of heart disease inflammation. She recommends adding 1 teaspoon of flax seeds in your diet every day.

If you are low on fiber, it can lead to constipation symptoms and poor digestive health. Dimple suggests adding 1 teaspoon of chia seeds in your diet every day, by pre-soaking it overnight.

If you are low on zinc, immunity goes down and also the risk of kidney stones and bladder stone risk goes up. Dimple suggests increasing the intake of pumpkin seeds. It also helps in de-worming and is best consumed after soaking for an hour at least.

For those who are low on vitamin and selenium, the risk of diabetes is higher along with inflammation in the body. Dimple suggests having 1 teaspoon of sunflower seeds in their daily diet.

If you are low on copper, you will have low hemoglobin, which can make you anemic. Dimple suggests increasing your intake of sesame seeds. One can have 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds every day along with jaggery.

This helps in improving the immunity against asthma and also reduces inflammation. Dimple suggests having black nigella seeds in a regular diet.

If you need omega 3 & 6, to reduce heart disease risk and inflammation in the body, start adding 1 teaspoon hemp seeds in your daily diet.

It prevents fractures, improves bone density, especially for women after the age of 30. Dimple suggests they increase the intake of poppy seeds, along with sesame seeds as they both are rich sources of calcium.

It increases your blood sugar spikes. So, if you want to control diabetes type 2 risk, one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds consumed over 3 days in dal, salad, or soups, can be beneficial. These seeds also help reduce period cramps.

If you are low on protein, your muscle mass goes down. Hence, you need to increase the intake of quinoa. You can make crepe, idlis, or even biryanis along with some veggies.