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FEED THEIR MINDS; Eighty per Cent of the Nutrients We Consume Are Used by Our Brains - and Research Shows the Right Diet Can Boost IQ and Reduce Stress. with Exams Approaching, Alex Hindhaugh Explains How to Give Your Children an Extra Edge.

Byline: ALEX HINDHAUGH

SEEDS

Nutritionists are often moved to refer to seeds as almost perfect foodstuffs. To extract nutrients, they should be chewed thoroughly. Supermarkets have latched onto the trend and several now offer packets in snack sizes. Otherwise, find them at health food shops, or order flavoured versions from www.munchyseeds.co.uk (01728 833004) who can supply snackpacks of seeds, too.
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Pumpkin seeds: rich in amino acids and high in zinc (which plays a crucial role in cell division) and omega 3 essential fatty acids. Also high in protein and iron (vital for the manufacture of red blood cells; teenage girls are often deficient in iron and suffer fatigue through anaemia) while low in carbohydrates.

. Sunflower seeds: contain healthy unsaturated fats in the form of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids and protein, plus important nutrients like vitamin E (an antioxidant), selenium (which works with vitamin E as an antioxidant) and brain-boosting minerals and folic acid, which helps in the function of the brain's neurotransmitters.

. Hemp seeds: these contain an ideal ratio of essential fatty acids omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9 (oleic acid), all vital for healthy circulation and cell growth. Anecdotal reports suggest that eating hemp seeds can improve memory and relieve depression, and boost the attention span of hyperactive children.
. Sesame seeds: high in protein, iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium, omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs; low in carbohydrates and cholesterol free.
Help digestion, blood circulation and benefit the nervous system.

. Linseeds (flaxseeds) Full of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, as well as potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
"B vitamins are particularly vital for brain function," says Ian Marber, of The Food Doctor nutrition service.
"Dopamine, another neurotransmitter, requires vitamin B3 (found in turkey and pumpkin seeds) and iron (found in apricots, eggs and red meat) to work properly."
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