Everything to know about sesame seeds
As we grow
older we need special care for our diet because as we grow proper nutrients
have to be required in our system, otherwise it can create problems for us.
What is Sesame Seed?
Sesame is an oil seed of
sesame plant found in two colors, white and black. It is native to tropical
areas in Asia, Africa and South America. It is an excellent source of healthy
fat, protein, iron, zinc, vitamins, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium,
antioxidants and other beneficial plant compound owing to its multiple benefits.
Sesame seeds contain Lingams and phytosterols which are plant compound and it
help to lower down the cholesterol level. Phytosterols are also believed to
enhance the immunity system and can decrease the risk of certain cancers.
Many researchers found that sesame seeds had the highest number of phytosterol
content with 400 to 413 milligrams per 10 grams out of all seeds commonly eaten
in United States.
Benefits of sesame seeds as one ages are:
• Sesame seeds has a
rejuvenating quality. It makes person physically stronger as it contains
calcium and strengthen the muscles, bones and joints. It is also a good source
of plant based protein for vegetarians
• Sesame seeds
are an excellent laxative
As one grow older constipation is the common problem in aged people;
sesame seeds improves digestion helps in a smooth bowel movement.
• Sesame can prevent
neurodegenerative disease
Sesame seeds contains phenolics such as lingams which has very high antioxidant
properties. Reduced oxidative stress may help prevent disease such as Alzheimer
memory loss disease.
• Sesame seeds promote
heart health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
The mono unsaturated
fats and poly unsaturated fats in sesame seeds helps to maintain good
cholesterol. Phytoestrogen which includes glycerin in sesame seeds may help to
reduce the risk of osteoporosis as one grows older.
• Sesame seeds improves your Appearance
The vitamin E and
oil in sesame seeds is good for aging skin and hair. These seeds repair damaged
cells and thus improve the textures of your skin. Chewing sesame seeds is also
excellent for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
HEALTHY RECEIPES WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE IN OUR DAILY DIET:
1) SESAME BALLS OR LADDU
Take one cup sesame seed
1 cup dates, half cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of ghee. First roast sesame seeds
on low flame until it becomes light brown, blend dates and milk to make a thick
paste. Mix sesame seeds, date paste and ghee and roll portion of this mixture
into a sphere shapes and enjoy the sesame seeds balls or laddus
2) Sesame pan cake:
Take one cup oat flour
half cup sesame seed paste, half cup jaggery powder, half cup curd, 1 teaspoon
honey, little salt to taste and milk required to make nice batter
Method:
Roast oats flour roughly on low flame. Now in a bowl mix oats flour, sesame
seed paste, jaggery powder, baking powder, curd and salt. Now keep adding
little amount of milk to make a pancake batter consistently. Now heat a pan,
brush some oil on it pours a little batter at a
time and makes pancakes on a low flame. While eating drizzle some honey for
flavour.
3) SESAME SEEDS CHUTNEY
Take 3 tablespoon of
roasted sesame seeds, 2 tablespoon peanuts, half cup grated fresh coconut, 1
cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon tamarind and salt to taste
Method:
Place some sesame seeds
and coconut in a blender. Mix roasted peanut and tamarind, red bell pepper and
salt. Blend all this into a smooth and fine consistency; blend this chutney
with dossa or paratha.
Although there are several benefits of sesame seeds one must remember not to
consume sesame in excess amount because it can lead to hiccup and breathing
difficulty. It can even lead to lose motion. Those, who have sesame seeds allergies,
should avoid all these things. In older days kings consume sesame seeds oil for
massage on the body. As we grow old our skin also gets thinner and drier, so
massage of sesame oil on the body. We should massage the oil on the body before
taking bath and that would help retaining the moisture in the skin. Water will
not dry the skin further, so try all these remedies and see as we grow older we
will have great amount of strength, stamina, enthusiasm and every old person
will also look really young and elegant of excess wrinkles are not. So keep
smiling and be happy and attain to your body as you get older.
DOES SESAME SEEDS
AGGRAVATE DIVERTICULITIS
Seeds and nuts can aggravate the symptoms of diverticulitis because seeds are a
type of insoluble fiber which can cause bloating, diarrhoea and gas.
But the UCSF report says that sesame seeds are safe for people living with
diverticulitis. Experts also says that it is ok to eat sesame seeds if consume
in a powder form or with salad or juices.
DAILY INTAKE OF SESAME SEEDS
• Sesame seeds ….1 to 2 tablespoon in
a day
• Sesame seeds capsules….1 to 2
capsules twice a day
• Sesame seed oil…..2 to 3 teaspoon
once or twice a day
• Sesame seed powder….quarter or half
teaspoon once or twice a day.
WHICH IS BETTER BLACK
OR WHITE SESAME SEED
Generally black sesame seed edge out
white sesame seed. One tablespoon black sesame seed contains calcium, potassium
, iron , magnesium and vitamins than a corresponding amount of white sesame seeds
DISADVANTAGE
OF SESAME SEEDS
• If sesame seeds are not consumed in
the limit, they might drop the blood glucose level below normal.
• Excessive consumption of sesame seeds
can drop blood pressure to dangerously low level.
• Fibre from sesame seeds can form a
layer over the appendix causing bloating and pain.
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