A natural Anti-Inflammatory boosting powerhouse for daily nourishment
Ingredients (Makes 12–15 walnut-sized balls):
- 2 tbsp Flax seeds
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp Sunflower seeds
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted
Preparation Instructions:
- Toast the seeds (flax, sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower) in a dry pan over low heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. This enhances digestibility and nutrient release.
- Allow to cool, then blend all ingredients in a mini food processor into a coarse powder or sticky paste. You may need to pulse in batches depending on the size of your blender.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small, walnut-sized balls, compressing tightly.
- Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
- Enjoy 1–2 per day as a mid-morning or post-lunch energy boost.
Note: if the ground seeds are not sticking together add 1 tsp of tahini to help to bind it together – fresh date will also make the ingredients tackier.
Why is it Nourishing?
These Power balls are a rich source of plant-based omega-3s, calcium, fibre, minerals, and natural energy compounds—designed to nourish your body, brain, and bones. They offer slow-release energy, aid digestion, and support hormonal balance, especially for perimenopausal and menopausal women.
Nutritional and Medicinal Properties of Key Ingredients:
Flax Seeds – Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 that supports cardiovascular and cognitive health. High in lignans, a type of polyphenol with anti-inflammatory and hormone-modulating effects. Flax seeds are excellent for gut health through its mucilage (soluble fibre) content. Sesame Seeds – An excellent source of calcium, magnesium, and zinc—vital for bone density and immune support. Contain sesamin and sesamol, natural lignans shown to reduce inflammation and support cholesterol balance. Sesame seeds are particularly beneficial for post-menopausal women at risk of osteoporosis
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Kumud Gandhi is a Nutritional Food Scientist bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Keynote Speaker on the subject of nutritional health for productivity & performance in the workplace. In 2010 Kumud founded ‘The Cooking Academy’ a cookery school that focusses on cooking for nutritional health and wellbeing. Kumud regularly presents to international audiences on a variety of topics such as ‘Eating for Immunity and a Lifetime of Wellness’. She is an expert in the field of Wellness in the Workplace and works with organizations to create transformational change in employee health & well-being through nutrition and health coaching.
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