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14 Healthy Benefits of Sesame Seeds

Some people who suffer from body thinning resort to oily food to gain weight. One of these oily foods is sesame, which is an oily rich food. Sesame is a tiny seed, oil rich with brown golden colour.

Sesame Seeds Contain

  • Magnesium
  • Calcium
  • Manganese
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Vitamin B especially B1
  • High proteins 
  • Fibres
  • Iron
  • Sesamin and Sesamolin
14 Healthy Benefits of Sesame Seeds
14 Healthy Benefits of Sesame Seeds  

Sesame Seeds Benefits

  • Sesame seeds are highly rich in fibres that are good for GIT, cardiovascular system and protect from cancer
  • They Reduce cholesterol and triglycerides problems as they contain fibres and phytosterol.
  • 80% of Sesame Seeds contains unsaturated oil, so it can be used to extract oil.
  • They are very rich in protein so it is good for muscle building.
  • Decrease high blood pressure as sesame seeds contain magnesium that dilate blood arteries.
  • They contain vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant so prevent toxins deposition.
  • Good for bone growth as sesame seeds contain calcium and magnesium, iron and vitamin B.
Sesame Seeds Benefits
Sesame Seeds Benefits
  • They are good for diabetes as they can help in reducing insulin resistance.
  • Good for patients who suffer from osteoarthritis as it contains sethamine that maintains cartilage health.
  • Good for thyroid gland as it is rich in selenium that helps to form thyroid hormones.
  • Sesame seeds help in formation of red blood cells.
  • Increase immunity as it contain zinc, vitamin E and vitamin B6 so it is good for white blood cells.
  • Good for women when menopause begins in which some women start to feel pain in their breasts, redness in their faces and hot flashes due to lack of estrogen hormone so sesame help to decrease these symptoms.
  • Highy oil rich so it helps a lot in thinning problems.
  • Toasted sesame are good for vitamins absorption.

Sesame Seeds Side Effects

  • Sesame allergy that may be mild cause itching or severe cause breath shortness and sharp drop in blood pressure.
  • White sesame contain phytic acids that may decrease vitamins absorption so soak it in water before using or roast as toasted sesame can get rid of phytic acids.

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