Walnuts and flax seeds are special because they

contain omega-3 fatty acids. Our diets tend to be low in them, yet they are essential for
healthy brain and nervous system functioning.
It’s easy to toss a handful of raw walnuts or flax seeds on

a salad or vegetables for added crunch and nutrition. Refrigerate walnuts and flax seeds to keep the omega-3

fatty acids fresh.

Sesame seeds are particularly high in calcium and
flavor. They are used by many cultures. Sesame
paste, called tahini in Arabic countries, is the

essential ingredient in hummus. In China, it’s used to

make a sesame sauce served over noodles. This sesame sauce recipe is adapted from Annemarie Colbin’s

cookbook The Natural Gourmet and is a staple in my home:

Back when we hunted and gathered for our food, nuts and

seeds were part of our daily diet. They gave us

energy, soft healthy skin, fertility, immunity,

healthy joints, strong hearts, and sharp balanced minds. Many of us have avoided nuts and seeds to

keep our diet low in fat, so it’s no coincidence that

we may lack these qualities in our health.