Friday 4 June 2021

Nutrition 101: Sesame Seeds; Uses & Benefits


Hi Saints!

Welcome to another edition of our Nutrition session

Today we'll be talking about Sesame Seeds, It's used and benefits 
So sit tight because there's a lot to learn.

Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds that grow in pods on the Sesamum indicum plant.

Unhulled seeds have the outer, edible husk intact, while hulled seeds come without the husk.

The hull gives the seeds a golden-brown hue. Hulled seeds have an off-white color but turn brown when roasted.

Sesame seeds have many potential health benefits and have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years. They may protect against heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis

However, you may need to eat significant amounts — a small handful per day — to gain health benefits.


Benefits include:

1. It lowers Cholesterol 

2. It is a nutritious source of plant protein 

3. It helps lower blood pressure 

4. It supports healthy bones

5. It reduces inflammation 

6. Its


Uses

1. For Baking pastries and snacks 

2. For making toddlers cereals

3. For add ons on desserts 

4. For its oil, which is extracted separately as a cooking oil

5. For smoothies and other healthy drinks

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