Super Seed Mix

Hey Aditi, seeds are a lovely way to increase calories, protein and healthy fats all in one. Here at PUL, we aim for the unsalted varieties. Chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds tend to be the easiest to blend into smoothies. In case you're interested, we have an article on how to gain weight healthfully on a plant-based diet. If you search "gain weight" on the PUL website it will show up 😊

Hey there, Dhilip, thanks for the questions! You can toast the nuts or seeds if you'd like to enhance their flavour and add a satisfying crunch to recipes. Raw nuts and seeds will have a longer shelf life due to locked-in oils, but toasted varieties can be stored for around 3 months in an airtight container in a cool, dark place 😊

what is a cool dark place? fridge or kitchen cabinet?

Hey Jamie, we meant a spot such as a cabinet or a pantry that isn't exposed to heat (like ovens or sunlight). You could store the mix in the fridge if you'd like though to keep it fresh for longer 😊

Woohoo! Thanks so much, Ekesha 😃

So happy to hear, Heidi, thank you!

Hey T, oh no! If you're new to eating plants, you may be experiencing some digestive discomfort due to a sudden increase in fibre, seeds, or the caffeine in your tea. Eating lots of flax and chia seeds in a short amount of time can cause some tummy troubles, especially if we're not used to them. You might want to try cutting back on the seeds and drinking your tea at a different time to see if that helps. If you're still not feeling better, checking in with a healthcare professional such as a dietitian is best for personalized recommendations. We also have an article on bloating and discomfort here in case it helps: pickuplimes.com/article/bloat… 🙂

Thank you! Will check it out

Woop woop! Thanks so much, Martunia 🤗

Yay! Happy cooking, Joy, and sending lots of love to Canada 🤗

Hey Nawal, you don't always have to roast nuts and seeds, both make for incredibly wholesome choices! Roasting nuts and seeds can impact some of their nutrients. For example, some heat-unstable nutrients such as B vitamins and carotenoids are lower in roasted nuts and seeds than in raw counterparts. Heat-stable nutrients, such as fibre, protein, and minerals tend to be similar. Some other nutrients, such as phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant properties may improve after roasting 🙂

Hey there, Nancy, great eye! We recently upgraded this recipe and switched the whole flaxseeds to ground flaxseeds to promote better omega-3 fat absorption 🤓 Feel free to use either though.

So thrilled it's being enjoyed, Mary, and how kind of you to make it for them!

Hey there, Yasmine, not a silly question at all! It does have some benefits, although, unsoaked and whole chia seeds still make for a wholesome choice 🙂

Ground chia seeds instead of whole seeds allows for better absorption of omega-3 fats. Soaking also has several benefits as we talk more about in our soaking article here in case you haven't already seen it: pickuplimes.com/article/benef…. If you prefer to soak this mixture, it would likely work better closer to serving as the chia seeds will expand which may be undesirable.

Hey there, Hina! The nuts can be pre-roasted if desired. If you prefer to soak the mixture, it would likely work better closer to serving as the chia seeds will expand which may be undesirable. We typically don't soak nuts or seeds if we're roasting or baking them. For example, if we're adding this mix to granola. We mainly only soak nuts or seeds if we're snacking on them as-is, or if we're using them in dressings or sauces, although we don't necessarily do this all the time. Nuts and seeds are incredibly wholesome whether or not they’ve been cooked or soaked, so we’d suggest doing whatever works best for your schedule and lifestyle. You can also learn more about soaking in our article here if you're interested and haven't already seen it yet: pickuplimes.com/article/benef… 🙂

Thank you for sharing your experience with it, Su!

Hey Marenda, nuts and seeds including pistachios are a delicious source of many nutrients! They're indeed more expensive and a bit less accessible for us personally. We'll note down a request for content with pistachios as an idea for future content though 😃

So glad it's being enjoyed, Iman, thank you!

Aw thanks a bunch, Shalini, it means so much to hear 😃

Hey Lynsey! Hemp seeds are on the harder side. Opting for hulled hemp seeds, such as hemp hearts, is one option that is softer since the outer shell is removed. This option is lower in some nutrients though, such as fibre 😊

Hey Johanna, you can toast it if desired. We'd recommend keeping a close eye on the mix to make sure it doesn't burn if so 😊

Mmm sounds lovely! We hope you enjoy it, Carol 🙂

Thank you, Shontrice, and wishing you an abundance of health and wellness ❣️

It means so much the PUL content is being enjoyed, Heather! Hugs to Victoria 🤗

So glad to hear, Brenda!