Walnuts 100g

Scientific name: Linum usitatissimum
Uses and benefits:Flax seeds are high in omega-3 fats, rich source of lignans which may reduce cancer risk, rich in dietary fibre, may improve cholesterol, lower blood pressure, contain high-quality protein. Used as natural gel, eases digestin.
Other names: Alasi, Aliviraaii, Brown Flaxseed, Brown-Seeded Flax, Echter Lein, Flachssamen, Flax Hull, Flax Lignans, Gemeiner Flachs, Graine de Lin, Kattan, Keten, Leinsamen, Lignans, Lin seeds, Oléagineux, Lin Textile, Linaza, Lini Semen, Linho

Scientific name: Prunus dulcis
Uses and benefits: Contain lots of healthy fats, fibre, protein, magnesium and vitamin E, lower blood sugar levels, reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels, can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss.
Other names: Mandel, Knackmandel, mandorlo, mandorla amêndoa, almendro, almendra.

Scientific name: Ricinodendron heudelotii
Uses and benefits: used as a spice, health benefits, and for cosmetic purposes. Rich in proteins, oil and potassium, treats constipation, cough, eye infections and infertility. Used for breast and butts firming and enlargement, increase milk production in lactating mothers.
Other names: akpi, okhuen, munguella, bofeko, kishongo, wama, essessang, essang, djansang, Njangsa, jangsang, akpi seed oil, ezezang.

Uses and benefits: similar to cumin seeds but slightly slender in shape and darker in colour. Black cumin is actually different from black seeds. Black cumin seeds promote digestion, rich source of iron. May help with diabetes, reduce blood cholesterol, promote weight loss and fat reduction, prevent food-borne illnesses, reduce drug dependence.
Other names: jeera, anis âcre, comino, cumin de malte, cuminum cyminum, cuminum odorum, cummin, jeeraka, svetajiraka, zira.