The tiny, oil-rich sesame seeds grow in pods of the Sesamum indicum plant and has a golden-brown hue. Sesame seeds are used in folk medicine for thousands of years. These 10 health and nutrition benefits of sesame seeds make it a wonderful kitchen ingredient if consumed correctly.
1. About 30-grams of sesame seeds if consumed daily, can supply 12% of fiber to the body.
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2. Sesame seeds are high in magnesium and help lower blood pressure.
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3. Sesame seeds help reduce heart disease risk factors, including elevated triglyceride and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels.
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4. Unhulled sesame seeds are rich in nutrients vital to bone health and mineral absorption.
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5. Phytoestrogens found in sesame seeds benefit women who are undergoing menopause.
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6. Sesamin in sesame seeds helps reduce joint pain and support mobility in arthritis of the knee.
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7. Sesame seeds are a good source of thiamine, niacin, and vitamin B6, which are necessary for proper cellular function and metabolism.
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8. Plant compounds and vitamin E in sesame seeds serve as antioxidants that combat oxidative stress in your body.
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9. Sesame seeds are a great source of iron, copper, and vitamin B6 that is needed by the body for the formation and healthy function of red blood cells.
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10. Hulled sesame seeds are a great source of plant protein that is required to build a body in a healthy manner.
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