Seeds of sesame or sesame, as it is called, have a lot of useful properties. Not only are they used in culinary arts, but they also cure some diseases. From seeds, oil is produced, which is popular, both in medicine and in the cosmetic industry.
How useful are sesame seeds?
- It is a storehouse of vitamins C , E, B, A, amino acids, essential proteins and carbohydrates, so useful for the human body. Not only does the sesame fruit fill the body with calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, so they can restore the mineral balance, because the seeds contain phytin.
- It should be remembered that they must be chewed slowly, after soaking. Thus, you will save a stock of organic acids, glycerol esters, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids, making up the bulk of the sesame.
- Sesame, which is a part of sesame is an antioxidant substance. He is able to lower the level of cholesterol, fighting the emergence of malignant cancerous tumors.
- Riboflavin stimulates human growth.
- The benefits of sesame seeds are also in the fact that they significantly improve the condition of nails and hair. Strengthen the nervous system and establish a metabolism.
- Vitamin PP has a positive effect on the general condition of the digestive system.
- Due to the fact that their composition includes calcium, which guarantees you strong bones, it carries out the prevention of ill-fated osteoporosis. If you wish to build muscle mass, then safely include til in your diet.
- Phytoestrogen is especially useful for women over 45 years of age.
This is due to the fact that he acts as a substitute for sex hormones so necessary for the body. - Phytosterol prevents the appearance of atherosclerosis, obesity .
- Sesame seed can cure skin diseases, neuralgic pains in the back and limbs, hemorrhoids, toothache.
Benefits and harm of sesame seeds
It should be noted that the recommended daily intake should not exceed 20-30 g per adult. For those who are prone to allergies, it is better to refrain from this delicacy. If you suffer from increased blood coagulability, the use of these seeds can harm you.
Caloric content of sesame seeds
Proceeding from the fact that in sesame large amounts of fat (about 50%), its caloricity can reach up to 600 kcal per 100 g of product.