Facts about sesame seeds

Fact #1 : Good and Bad things for you

A gastric obstruction called benign anastomotic stricture: Sesame seeds contain a lot of fiber. This might increase the risk of bowel obstruction in people with a benign anastomotic stricture. Diabetes: Sesame might lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Eat 1 tablespoon raw or toasted Sesame seeds a day. b. Or, you can also add Sesame seeds to salads as per your taste.

Fact #2 : Best way to eat seseme seeds

People can use sesame seeds in a variety of ways. For instance, they can sprinkle the seeds on top of salads, stir-fries, or soups. Toasting sesame seeds makes them crunchier and can enhance their flavor.

You can also mix them with your yogurt or smoothie to give it that nutty flavour. Also, if you soak these seeds overnight it aids in the absorption of calcium and minerals from the seeds, as well as reduces the effects of oxalic acid found in them that can prevent the absorption of nutrients

Fact #3 : They are good for your Skin & Hair

Sesame seeds help the skin remain warm and moist. They are rich in anti-inflammatory properties that are vital in healing redness and other facial skin issues by getting rid of pathogens and other agents causing skin infections. … * Benefits of sesame are not only for skin, but also for hair.

Tip for Hair : Mix half a cup of ground sesame seeds with two tablespoons yoghurt and one tablespoon honey, and apply on the scalp and hair. Leave it on for 15 minutes before washing with a mild shampoo. Take care of your hair naturally and keep it radiant.

Fact #4 : How does Seseme plant look like ?

Sesame (/ˈsɛzəmiː/ or /ˈsɛsəmiː/; Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum, also called benne. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods.

Tanzania is the world’s largest producer of sesame seeds and one of the continent’s largest exporters, according to the latest available data from FAO. Few regions, which produce sesame seeds in Tanzania include Lindi, Mtwara, Ruvuma, Coast, Morogoro, Dodoma, Tanga, Rukwa, and Mbeya.

Fact #5 : Why are seseme so good ?

Sesame oil is a wildly popular oil for cooking because sesame seeds contain about 50% fixed oil content, making it very stable in high heat. It’s used commonly in high heat cooking like stir frying and in Asian-inspired cuisine.

According to the recent studies, using sesame oil is an effective hair loss treatment. Its results are comparable to the medicines like Minoxidil that are prescribed to prevent baldness. Massaging hair with sesame oil improves blood circulation which further promotes hair growth.