Pumpkin
They also go by “pepitas,” and these large greenish seeds are high in zinc, which is a major player in fertility. They’re sold roasted, salted, or raw, and Halas-Liang likes them tossed with spices like paprika and scattered on a salad. They’re good salted as a simple snack too.
Chia
They’re lauded as much for their high protein content and ALA omega-3s as their ability to absorb massive amounts of liquid and turn into a kind of healthy, hydrating “pudding.” Halas-Liang stirs them into Greek yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies. It’s tastier than it sounds.
