You might be surprised to know that the tiny sesame seed packs a considerable amount of nutrients, from essential minerals and vitamins, to protein and fibre. Native to India and Africa, the edible seeds of the Sesamum plant are nutty in flavour. Sesame seeds have a wide culinary usage, from the popular Middle Eastern tahini, to salad and bread topping, to breading for fish and meat. The oil which is produced from Sesame seeds benefits your skin and hair.
Sesame seeds nutrition includes protein, magnesium, phytosterols and fibre. Magnesium prevents diabetes, Alzheimer’s and brittle bones. It is also good for your cardiovascular and respiratory health. Magnesium can help to lower your blood pressure, as well as treat asthma and other related conditions. Other sesame seeds benefits include combating the absorption of cholesterol due to its high phytosterol content, and promoting a healthy digestive system with its dietary fibre. For more benefits of sesame seeds check out the infographic below.
Sesame seeds are cold-pressed to obtain one of the best skin and hair oils, Sesame Oil. Apart from its popularity in the kitchen as cooking oil, people use cold-pressed sesame oil for hair and for the skin benefits of sesame oil. So go on, use the great powers of this small seed from nature.
