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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