Known sesame seeds are the fruits of a perennial crop plant belonging to oilseeds.
Seeds are formed in boxes that are tied during the fruiting period of the plant. They have different colors and nutritional values: white, gray, yellow and brown are considered to be less saturated with useful elements, while in black seeds the level of content is highest. Famous sesame oil is used to produce seeds, used in cooking and alternative medicine. It is traditional for the countries of the East, Africa, where it is actively used in cooking: fried sesame, which is also called “sesame,” is added to salads, pastries, and fish products. For us, this oil has so far “given away” exotic and is not widely used. However, due to its frequent presence on store shelves, it would not hurt to get to know the mentioned product better and find out what sesame can bring: harm or benefit.
What is valuable sesame
Vegetable oils are believed to have dietary properties. However, sesame oil cannot be assigned to this category, since it is too fat and high in calories. 100 g of oil contains an average of 580 kcal, so it is not suitable for diets. Sesame, the benefits and harms of which are caused by a high level of micro and macro elements, is a storehouse of vitamins, contains polyunsaturated and unsaturated fatty acids, has an antioxidant property, and cleanses the body and its organs from toxins and toxins. It contains vitamins A, B, E, C, oleic, stearic, palmitic, linoleic and oleic acids. It contains triglyceride, glycerin, substances phytin, lecithin, beta-sitosterol, which affect the lowering of cholesterol levels. Sesame oil is a natural source of substances such as magnesium, zinc, magnesium, iron and can meet the daily human need for these elements.
Sesame, the benefits and harms of which depend on its quantity, is indispensable for the preventive purposes of joint diseases and problems with bone tissue, as its calcium content is very high. There is a lot of protein in sesame, and the substances thiamine and phytosterol reduce the risk of atherosclerotic manifestations. Biologically active substances of sesame seeds have a beneficial effect on processes in the liver, intestines, stomach, strengthen immune defense, remove kidney stones, treat anemia, lungs and bronchi, hyperthyroidism. The oil is effective in therapeutic massages and as part of a compress for skin diseases.
Other properties of sesame seeds
Oil and seeds of a product such as sesame (the benefits and harms of which are directly proportional to the amount of its use) can cause a person to have an attack of nausea, discourage appetite, and cause mild diarrhea.
These consequences are caused by excessive oiliness contained in seeds familiar to all. These products are not recommended for people with a diagnosis of increased blood clotting: oil can lead to thrombotic blockages in the vessels. There may also be individual intolerance to sesame seeds, which causes allergic reactions. Sesame, the benefits and harms of which are obvious, can slow down digestion and cause thirst.