What does "Open sesame " remind you of?
For most of us, it reminds us of Alibaba and his 40 thieves tale. It is a term used in the story of Alibaba to open the den of the robber.
I would say "Open sesame...open sesame " to open the door to the den called "Health" by incorporating sesame seeds into the diet. it have many benefits and have been used in folk medicine for several hundred years.
They are available in 2 types-
- White/Natural sesame seeds
- Blacksesame seeds
Compared to other similar crops like soybean, rapeseed, and peanuts, sesame seeds are believed to have a lot of oil.
These are a good source of vitamins, antioxidants, and proteins.
Sesame seeds calories per 100 g - 573 calories
Health Benefits of sesame seeds:
- Sesame seeds help in reducing risk factors for heart disease.
- Hulled sesame seeds are a good protein sourceuseful in building blocks for your body.
- These have high magnesium which helps in lowering blood pressure. Antioxidants present in them may help prevent plaque buildup.
- Unhulled seeds are rich in nutrientsgood for bone health which have a high amount of calcium.
- Absorption of the minerals is enhancedby roasting, spouting, or soaking sesame seeds.
- These seeds and their oil help reduce inflammation.
- Thiamine, vitamin B6, and niacinpresent in sesame seeds help in necessary cellular function and metabolism.
- Sesame seeds provide vitamin B6, copper, and ironrequired for blood cell function and formation.
- Sesame seeds may help in blood sugar control due tohigh-quality protein and healthy fats.
If you carefully go through the benefits of black sesame seeds you will realize that they are very much helpful in conditions leading to diabetes.
Like they help in maintaining blood pressure due to their magnesium, help reduce inflammation, have antioxidants to combat oxidative stress, and their quality of being high in protein and healthy fats makes them special.
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