What are some forms of nutrition that are found in plant seeds?
1 Answer
Oct 3, 2016
Seeds are a dominant source of human calories and proteins.
Explanation:
The most consumed global seed food source is cereals, followed by legumes and nuts.
Cereals or grains consist of three major parts ---
Bran : it provides fibre, vitamins and dietary minerals
Endosperm : consists mainly of starch
Germ : rich in vitamins and some minerals
Seeds from legumes are a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, minerals and vitamins.
Nuts are rich in proteins , packed with anti oxidants , vitamins, minerals and omega 3 fatty acids.
