Sesame is a small man
Sesame is the true meaning of the old adage, Do not look at the peppercorns, break them up and see how sharp they are. This small grain is full of various properties and benefits for the body.
According to Khan Baji, sesame is one of the oldest and most well-known medicinal and oily plants that is cultivated in most countries, but India and Pakistan are the largest producers of sesame in the world. Sesame grows in small pods and as a plant, each pod or oval capsule contains a large number of sesame seeds. It is called Sesame in English and belongs to the bipedal family. The sesame plant has a lifespan of one year and its height is barely one meter.
100 grams of sesame seeds contain about 600 calories and 24 grams of carbohydrates and 18 proteins, which makes it clear that we are dealing with certain seeds.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the percentage of daily value (in the diet) of this plant in the field of vitamins is: 69% of vitamin B1, 21% of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 30% of vitamin B3 (niacin), 61% of vitamins B6, 24% vitamin B9 (folate) and 2% vitamin E. Also in the mineral sector, the daily value of sesame, 98% calcium, 112% iron, 99% manganese, 90% phosphorus, 10% potassium, 1% sodium and 82% There is zinc. At a glance at this percentage, it is clear that sesame is rich in vitamins and minerals needed by the body daily, and sesame alone can carry a large load of the body’s needs, and perhaps that is why it has long been in different materials. It was used as sweets, bread, biscuits, etc. It is also used in various industries such as soap making, cosmetics, insecticides and pharmaceutical solvents.
Based on the above and briefly, properties such as control of anemia (due to high iron), anti-cancer and control of free radicals, especially breast and colon cancer (due to high antioxidants and manganese), improvement of heart muscle condition (presence of magnesium), Reduction of fat (fiber in sesame reduces the absorption of harmful fats), control of diabetes, lowering cholesterol, health and clarity of the skin, increasing the health and strengthening of bones, strengthening hair roots (due to omega 3), improving liver function, increasing detoxification In the body, weight loss and a positive effect on a healthy pregnancy, etc. Sesame is an excellent natural medicine for controlling and improving health, which is recommended to be included in the daily diet.
There are many nutritional uses for sesame seeds; From use in salads to making traditional sweets and candies. In fact, sesame is a wonderful condiment to add to foods. However, the most widely used types of sesame are sesame oil, sesame butter, sesame flour and roasted sesame. Sesame oil can be considered as an alternative to industrial oils. The only thing to note is that the temperature should not rise. The use of sesame oil with natural apple cider vinegar in salads is also highly recommended. Natural sesame butter is one of the best types of vegetable butter that is suggested to replace animal and industrial butter. Sesame butter, along with its delicious and exceptional taste, is one of the best sources to meet the body’s needs with sufficient energy during the day, which can be used 100 grams in breakfast with honey and enjoy its rich properties.
We suggest using sesame and its various products daily. It is also strongly emphasized that you use Iranian and natural sesame and due to the presence of preservatives and additives in industrial products and the many side effects of these materials, it is preferable to buy these products at home or from stores that offer home products.