Sesame seeds Nutrition Facts

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Sesame seeds Nutrition Facts:

Sesame seeds are very small with nutty flavor; oval in shape and the

presence of sesame seeds are almost not visible in the dishes, salads,

and recipes. Sesame seeds are most valued for the presence of sesame

oil, and sesame seeds are very popular ingredient in cooking in the

countries of Arab, Middle East, and Asia and in the other parts of

world. Sesame seeds are known as the oldest condiment that is being

used in food items and it is botanically called as Sesamum Indicum.

Sesame seeds are otherwise called as `til' in India.

Sesame seeds are used in traditional medicine for its healing

properties, and also used for culinary use. Sesame oil seeds are

enriched with phytonutrients like omega-6 fatty acids, beta carotene,

lutein, zeaxanthin, poly phenolic flavanoids, and antioxidants like

beta crypto-xanthin many essential vitamins such as thiamin, folates,

riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin A,

Vitamin E, and dietary fiber. Sesame seed are generally found in three

varieties like brown, white and black seeds. Sesame seeds comprise of

proteins, carbohydrates, fats, dietary fiber and zero cholesterol.

Minerals such as potassium, sodium, copper, iron, calcium, phosphorous,

magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium are also found in Sesame seeds.

Sesame seeds nutrition facts and health benefits of sesame seeds

include; let us discuss some of the nutritional and health benefits of

sesame seeds. Sesame seeds and its oil are very well known for its

curative, health promoting, and preventive, properties. The minerals

like calcium, zinc and copper found is sesame seeds are able to prevent

joint pains, arthritis, improve bone health, improves the skin health,

and strengthens bones. Due to the presence of mono unsaturated oleic

acid, dietary fiber and magnesium, it provides relief from migraine

provides relief from asthma, prevents respiratory tract infections,

reduces LDL Cholesterol and raises HDL Cholesterol, thereby prevents

hypertension and improves heart health.

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