September 17, 2021

Aliv seeds: Tiny Seeds Loaded with Health Benefits

Aliv seeds, also called garden cress seeds in English are often called miracle seeds as they are loaded with many health benefits. The other name for these seeds is “Haleem seeds”. These seeds are the powerhouse of numerous benefits that can’t be underestimated.

They fall under the category of “superfood” because they are enriched with proteins and tons of other benefits, but they are sometimes ignored for Chia & flax seeds. These tiny wonders are famous as haliva seeds in Maharashtra. These seeds are red in color and rich in iron, folate, fiber, protein, vitamin C & A and are help in hair & skin nutrition. It is advisable to take aliv seeds postpartum & for lactating mothers but with the count/consumption amount in mind.

Some of the important benefits of Aliv seeds are as follows:

Good for hair & skin: Celebrity dietician Ms. Rujuta Diwekar mentioned many times the benefits of aliv seeds for skin & hair ,as these seeds are loaded with protein, fiber, vitamin C & A. Person suffering from hair loss pattern called alopecia should include these seeds in their diet for new hair growth. Aliv seeds helps curing acne breakouts and results in even tone skin.

Magical For lactating mothers : Yes you read it correct as aliv do magic for women facing less milk production problem as it act as a galactagogue (food that increase milk production) because it is rich in iron. It is the super food postpartum and served in form of laddus (recipe down below).

Cures Anemia : High level of iron present in these seeds results in the production of red blood cells in the blood which in the way results in improving the hemoglobin levels in the body .It would be very surprising to know that 1tsp of aliv seeds offer 12 mg of iron.

Regulates mensuration : Irregular mensuration cycle is the problem face by almost every women these days, due to hectic schedule and unhealthy eating, results in irregular periods .These seeds are very rich in phytochemicals which releases estrogen hormone that helps in regulation of irregular periods. It is rather good to take some natural thing instead of taking some medication for regulating periods.

Aids in weight loss: It is a wonder food for people wants to control their weight as it is high in protein. They are the rich source of fiber and helps in maintaining weight.

Relives constipation : These seeds are high in fiber so automatically proved that they helps in curing constipation.

Boost immunity : They are loaded with antioxidants, folic acid, and other important vitamins, minerals and act as an immunity booster.

Improves fertility : If you are trying to get pregnant then you must involve these seeds in your diet.

Amount of Consumption

It is important to keep in mind the consumption rate of these seeds, as excess can be bad. The recommended size for these seeds is not more than 1-2 tsp (12 gm ) 2 to 3 times a week. One should take the amount recommended by your dietician or doctor. A high amount of aliv results in stomach upset and they have traces of goitrogens that can prevent iodine absorption in the body.

Methods to consumed these seeds:

Roasted aliv seeds : Dry roast the seeds in a pan.Then store them in a air tight jar,sprinkle some on your soups and salads in a limited quantity.

Aliv water : In a glass of water soak the seeds overnight ,next morning add some lemon juice and have it.

Aliv ladoos : one of the yummiest recipe of these seeds is ladoo.You can make ladoo as :
- Soak half cup of aliv seeds in water for 5 hrs ,they will swell up.
- In a pan add ghee ,add some jaggery ,keep stiring till jaggery starts melting.
- Add grated coconut and aliv seeds.
- Add some chopped almonds.
- Mix well on low flame.
- Transfer the mixture in a plate and keep aside to cool a bit.
- Start making balls or ladoos with both hands by greasing hands with some ghee.
- store in a air tight container and comsume with in 15 days .