Is it good to eat sesame seeds? Sesame. Beneficial features. Why sesame seeds are useful for women

Sesame has long been called "food for the Gods" because its rich vitamin and nutritional composition can give a person many positive properties: improve health, improve well-being, and eliminate problems. There are special rules for the use of semen in food, both seeds and oil, which should be paid utmost attention.

Sesame seeds are white, oily and very fragrant seeds known to many. Not everyone knows that sesame is often referred to as "sesame".

It is an oriental plant that is extremely popular in Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian cuisine.

This plant looks extremely unusual and visually resembles a small box, a little oblong in shape, which is completely filled with seeds of different colors. Sesame seeds can range from crisp white to deep black.

The rest of the seeds can be yellow and brown and all shades of these colors.

sesame plant, bolls with oily seeds

A nice feature of sesame is its very delicate and slightly spicy aroma. It is this property that allows you to use it as a seasoning in cooking. But this is far from the last use of sesame, because it has found its application both in medicine and in cosmetology.

There is an opinion that since ancient times a special elixir of immortality was popular in the east, which also included sesame seeds. However, this plant is still considered very useful for humans.

Useful qualities of the plant:

• These seeds naturally contain a lot of useful oil, which has a very beneficial effect on the functioning of the human body. These oils improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, because the sesame oil itself is completely organic and saturated carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, amino acids and fatty acids
• Sesame seeds contain a large amount of vitamins that are very useful for humans. Most of them vitamin A and a huge amount of vitamins of group B. In addition, the presence of vitamin E, PP and vitamin C
• Sesame has a rich mineral composition. Sesame is rich phosphorus, it contains a lot of calcium, not a little magnesium and potassium

It is important to note that the amount of antioxidants found in sesame can be stored in the seed for a fairly long time - up to ten years.

beneficial effect on humans of sesame seeds

The many beneficial properties of sesame seeds allow the seeds to provide not only healing, but also preventive properties. So sesame is able to normalize many processes in the body:

• to provide prevention of diseases of bone tissue and joints
• improve metabolism
• lower blood cholesterol levels
• to provide prevention of oncological diseases

The substance that makes up sesame seeds that has a beneficial effect is called phytin. It is he who helps the body to normalize all metabolic processes.

In medicine, sesame oil is used. A variety of drugs for various uses are prepared from it. It can be both topical ointments and injections.

Various compresses and plasters are also impregnated with sesame oil, which help the fastest healing of wounds. Another use of the oil is in the form of enemas that cleanse the intestines.

Applying pure sesame oil internally helps the stomach to cope with ulcers and gastritis. in addition, regular consumption of oil promotes the removal of toxic substances and toxins from the body.

If you do regular face masks with sesame oil, you can avoid skin problems: rashes, irritations, acne.

sesame seeds, what does the seed look like?

Sesame contraindications:

• Like any plant that has a number of beneficial properties, sesame also has its own specific contraindications. First, the most basic disadvantage of semen is its ability to affect blood clotting. It is for this reason that sesame seeds often cannot be eaten by people suffering from thrombosis.
• It is also forbidden to eat sesame seeds for those who regularly suffer from urolithiasis.
• In addition, sesame seeds and sesame oil should not be consumed by anyone in large quantities.
• It is permissible to consume sesame seeds only in a certain limited amount - no more than three full teaspoons per day in any form: in a salad, in baked goods, in the form of a kozinak

What is the difference between white and black sesame seeds?

Of course, everyone knows what sesame is. However, many can be confused by its color scheme, since sesame can be either white or black. What is the difference between this seed?

Everything is much simpler than it seems. Black sesame ripens together with white, but it has a brighter and stronger pleasant aroma and, unlike white, it should not be peeled.

It should be noted that black sesame is rich in iron, it contains much more of it than white. It is for this reason that black sesame is recommended for those who suffer from anemia and general weakness of the body.

Black sesame is most commonly grown in China and Thailand, while El Salvador and Mexico are the largest suppliers of white seed.

A black seed, if peeled from the husk, does not turn white, its nucleolus remains black. White sesame also does not change color, but it should be peeled.

seed species, black sesame and white

Black sesame is noticeably bitter, unlike white. White sesame seeds have a pleasant nutty flavor. Black seed is more oily and is mainly used for oil.

Black sesame is ideal for salads and desserts, while white is perfect for baked goods and bars.

It is recommended to eat both black and white sesame seeds together with husks, since it is they that contain 90% of useful minerals and beneficial properties. Sesame husk is rich in fiber, which has a beneficial effect on the digestive process.

Useful and medicinal properties of black and white sesame and contraindications

All the medicinal properties of both black and white sesame should be examined in detail, taking into account all possible contraindications.

Properties	Black sesame	White sesame
Biochemical properties	More saturated than white. Black sesame contains a lot more ash and carbohydrates.	White sesame is richer in protein and fat. It has been noticed that the moisture in the white seed is much higher than in the black one.
Vitamin composition	Black seed is rich in vitamin A and B vitamins	White sesame is richer in vitamins such as E, K and also contains a lot of vitamin C
Protein content	Black sesame contains about 20%	White sesame contains about 22%
Fat content	Black sesame contains less fat, approximately 48%	white sesame more fat - about 53%
Beneficial effect on the body	Black sesame contains the maximum amount of antioxidants, it contains much more of them than white sesame	White sesame is very high in phytosterols, which help lower blood cholesterol.
Medicinal properties	Due to the fact that black seed is more saturated with useful trace elements, it is it that is most often used in medicine.	Contains sesaminol and sesamolin - beneficial antioxidants
Contraindications	Individual intolerance, tendency to thrombosis. Urolithiasis.	Individual intolerance. The calorie content of the seed makes it unacceptable for consumption by people who are prone to overweight.

It is worth noting that the use of sesame oil on an empty stomach can provoke discomfort: nausea and vomiting.

useful qualities of the seed and its strict contraindications for use

How is sesame useful for women and men?

Sesame seed has many positive properties that have a beneficial effect on the female body:

• Sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants and therefore their frequent use has a rejuvenating effect on the skin and the whole body in women.
• Sesame seeds, when consumed regularly, can have a beneficial effect on women's health and improve the functioning of the genital area. Especially if sesame seeds are used with poppy seeds or flaxseeds
• Sesame seeds contain a large amount of female hormones. It is especially useful for those women who have reached menopause and experience an imbalance in hormonal levels.
• Sesame oil is recommended for women during lactation, as it can improve milk flow and reduce the likelihood of inflammation in the breast

health benefits of sesame seeds and oil for women

Sesame seeds also have a beneficial effect on men's health:

• Sesame seed is rich in vitamin E and therefore has a very beneficial effect on the state of men's health and it is for this reason that sesame is often called "aphrodisiac"
• To achieve the effect, sesame seeds should be slightly fried in a pan and consumed with honey and nuts.
• In addition, sesame seeds are rich in the important mineral zinc. It is zinc that is responsible for the production of sex hormones in both women and men.
• Zinc in sesame is able to directly and beneficially affect the prostate, improving its work and preventing cancer of this gland
• in addition, the rich content of zinc, vitamin E and other useful elements improves the reproductive function of men, improving the functioning of the genitals and improving the quantity, and most importantly, the quality of sperm

It has been proven that sesame (aka sesame) improves blood circulation both in the body and in the pelvic organs. Thus, it has a beneficial effect on the male genital organs, improving erection and helping to make sex longer.

how is sesame good for men's health?

The amino acids contained in sesame have a beneficial effect on the production of testosterone by the male body - the main sex hormone, which is responsible not only for general well-being, but also for sexual function.

How to use sesame seed and oil: benefits and harms

The modern market offers the consumer two main types of sesame: black and white, as well as oil extracted from the seeds. But you should be aware of how each type of product should be consumed so as not to harm yourself and get the maximum benefit from sesame seeds:

• If you want to get from seed maximum benefit, you should know that it should be consumed raw, unprocessed and preferably with husks. If the seeds lend themselves to roasting, they lose half of their beneficial properties, both white and black.
• Sesame oiloften used in both cosmetology and medicine. It is often consumed internally, one tablespoon per day, to saturate your body with beneficial trace elements.
• Regular consumption of pure sesame oilfavors the digestive process and eliminates the problems of difficult bowel movements, normalizing the stool
• If you use sesame seedstogether with poppy seeds and flax seeds, you can get a powerful charge of zinc and vitamin E, which will almost instantly serve as an aphrodisiac for your body
• Not infrequently sesame oilapplied externally, applied to the skin and rightly so, because it is able not only to nourish it, but also to protect it from harmful ultraviolet radiation
• Many use sesame oilexternally to improve skin condition, smooth wrinkles and improve hair structure
• Sesame seedsoften eaten by those who regularly struggle with excess weight problems. But in this case, it should be noted that sesame oil is absolutely contraindicated for them due to its high calorie content, preference should be given to black sesame, which retains a shell saturated with fiber

Sesame seeds are in no way subjected to any heat treatment before use, as this will contribute to the loss of about 90% of its nutritional properties.

All you need to do is fill the seeds with water and let them brew for ten hours. These seeds become softer and larger, they are easy to chew and do not lose their benefits.

correct use of sesame

What makes sesame seed unique: replenishing the body with calcium

• Sesame seed is incredibly rich in vitamins and other trace elements that are important for the normal functioning of any person
• It is worth paying special attention calcium, which is contained in sesame seeds in sufficient quantity
• Sesame can be safely called the "champion" among other seeds in terms of calcium content
• It is for this reason that it is recommended to eat it, but in a limited amount for women in the position
• It is extremely useful to use sesame seeds for adolescents in whom the bone and skeletal system is experiencing its strengthening and growth, as well as for elderly people in order to avoid fragility of bones and inflammatory processes of the joints
• In addition to being able to strengthen bones, sesame also helps to remove various and harmful metabolic products from the body.
• Calcium contained in sesame seeds improves the secretion of hormones in the human body

unique qualities of sesame

Can sesame seeds be used for pregnant and lactating women?

The unique properties of sesame seeds help people of all ages to deal with various problems: constipation, gastritis, diseases of bones and joints, skin imperfections.

It is worth noting the positive effect of sesame seeds on the body of a woman who is in position. You can eat sesame seeds during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but only in limited quantities and focusing on your own tolerance of this product.

What are the benefits of sesame seeds during pregnancy and lactation:

• The rich content of vitamin and calcium in sesame has a beneficial effect on the embryo, giving it the necessary complex of trace elements for development
• Sesame seed and oil are easily digested and are not able to give any unpleasant sensations to either mother or baby.
• When choosing sesame seeds for consumption, do not give preference to polished seed, as it is intended only for flavoring and decorating baked goods. Choose black or white sesame seeds with hulls
• Don't eat more than three teaspoons of semen a day. You can eat it either neat or add various dishes: to salad, to meat, to desserts.
• During lactation, one teaspoon of sesame oil per day will be sufficient. If you eat a lot of butter, you risk giving the milk a bitter taste. This, in turn, may not attract the baby and make him anxious.
• Sesame oil and sesame seeds have a beneficial effect on the lactation process by increasing milk flow and making it slightly fatter. Such milk will give the child satiety and energy.
• Eating sesame seeds, a woman in a position or a nursing mother may not worry that she will have a lack of calcium, which over time will lead to bone disease and tooth loss.
• Regular consumption of sesame seeds contributes to the normal formation of bone tissue in the embryo and the avoidance of serious problems and diseases
• Pregnant women are advised to consume a spoonful of oil daily to improve bowel movements and avoid painful constipation.

The rich vitamin composition of sesame seeds will have a strengthening effect on the body and help a woman recover faster after childbirth.

the use of sesame seeds during pregnancy and lactation

At what age can you give seeds, kozinaki, halva and sesame oil to children?

• The researchers calculated and were surprised when they noticed that sesame seeds contain three times more calcium than natural milk. In addition, the rich mineral composition is able to favorably influence the functioning of the liver and glands.
• There are no specific restrictions on the use of sesame seeds in childhood, and each time it is worth focusing only on the individual tolerance of the product by each person
• So, in childhood, when a child has teeth and begins to try serious adult food, occasionally he can be pampered with a small piece of kazinak
• It is worth noting that if for an adult the norm of pure sesame seed per day is three teaspoons, then the child's norm should be strictly limited to one teaspoon per day. The same goes for butter.
• Sesame seeds and natural dishes from it can be consumed in limited quantities at any age, each time after consuming the seed, the child should monitor his health, stool and skin condition for an allergic reaction

precautions for eating sesame seeds at an early age

What is the calorie content of sesame seeds?

Another feature of sesame is that since it is an oil plant, it is very high in calories. On average, about ten grams of sesame seeds can give a person about 550 kcal,while 50% of this product will be pure oil.

It should be noted that sesame seeds are too heavy and high-calorie food for overweight people. Therefore, those who are losing weight should not eat more than one teaspoon of semen a day, and most of all, if it is not polished sesame.

Its husk contains a lot of fiber, which has a beneficial effect on the process of losing weight and digestion.

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Oriental sesame, it is ordinary, it is also Indian sesame, sesame, is one of the oldest spices and seasonings. Sesame - useful properties, how to use and store - all this will be discussed in the article.

Where does sesame grow, what does it look like?

How sesame grows - the photo below will give a complete picture of this.

The plant can be up to three meters high. Mostly sesame seeds bloom with white flowers (although they can be pink and lilac), which grow from green leaves. A remarkable fact - sesame seeds bloom only one day, after that it is pollinated, and gradually small pods with seeds of different colors are formed. Sesame (plant photo with capsules filled with seeds).

Sesame prefers a warm climate and grows mainly only in tropical zones. Since ancient times, it has been grown in India, North Africa, Arabia and Pakistan. Years later, sesame seeds began to be grown in Russia, in the agricultural area of \u200b\u200bthe Krasnodar Territory, but this is quite difficult to do due to not very suitable climatic conditions. It should be noted that you can start growing sesame seeds at home, but the size of the plant will not exceed 80 cm, and its density will not be large.

Types of sesame seeds.

Sesame seeds come in a variety of varieties - white, golden, reddish, brown, or black. The most common are white and black sesame seeds. Black sesame - how is it different from white, which one is more useful? It is impossible to give a clear answer to this question - it all depends on your goals. Black sesame is more common in Southeast Asian countries, while white sesame is more common in the west. Black sesame has a more pronounced aroma - it is used for marinades, and white sesame is more delicate, it is used mainly in sweet dishes. Black sesame contains more vitamins such as A and B, and carbohydrates, while white sesame contains more vitamins E, K and C, as well as protein and fat. At the same time, black seed oil is considered to be of higher quality.

Sesame composition

Sesame seeds have a fairly rich assortment of vitamins and minerals that are of great benefit to the human body. The fat content in sesame seeds is on average 48.7%, carbohydrates - 12.2%, proteins account for 19.4%. Vitamins - B1, B2, PP, E, A, C; minerals - potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, manganese, copper. Sesame seeds are especially rich in calcium - sesame, like poppy seeds, is an excellent alternative to the traditional source of calcium - dairy products, with which, in fact, not everything is as good as it is promoted (the more dairy products you consume, the more calcium you will have not to be missed). How much calcium is in sesame seeds? One hundred grams of the product can account for up to 1.4 g of calcium, which is the daily requirement of the human body for calcium.

How is it useful?

The benefits of sesame seeds for the body lie in its ability to remove toxins and toxins from the body, stabilize metabolism, and lower cholesterol levels. Sesame seeds are a prophylactic remedy for joint diseases, osteoporosis, cancer; strengthens nails, hair, skeletal system, help to gain muscle mass, help speedy healing of wounds, rejuvenate the body.

Who shouldn't have sesame seeds?

Calorie content

All plants have seeds, which are quite high in calories due to their high fat content. Sesame was no exception, the calorie content of seeds in which is different due to the individual shape and size. However, on average 100 grams of the product will give you 560 - 580 kcal.

Why soak sesame seeds?

Black sesame, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which we have considered, requires its own approach to use. This applies to the same extent to white sesame, and to its other types. In order for sesame seeds to show the best qualities, it is advisable to use it raw or soaked, because any heat-treated seeds lose almost all of their beneficial properties.
If you buy dried sesame and after it soak, then the seeds will be easier to chew to the required consistency and the level of assimilation in the body will increase.

Another way to consume sesame seeds is to pre-consume them. shredding... It should be clarified here that sesame, like flax, is not recommended to be stored crushed, because in this form it loses its valuable qualities faster.
Sprouted sesame seeds are also very beneficial. When germination it increases the content of vitamins C and E.

Sesame consumption rates per day

What sesame is, its beneficial properties and how to use it, we have already considered. Now let's talk about how much you can eat it. For sesame seeds to bring the greatest benefits to the body, a normalized daily dosage should be established. Sesame - how much to eat per day - the average dosage for a person is no more than three tsp. for one day. In general, I advise you to focus on your feelings. For example, you can make sesame milk. Most likely, in this case, the consumption rate will be exceeded, but at the same time, the milk cake will be used / eaten at a different time.

Sesame oil

Sesame seeds, useful properties and contraindications, as well as the composition of which are given above, are also used to obtain oil, valuable in terms of its medicinal and cosmetic properties.

Oil can be produced from both roasted and unroasted sesame seeds. In the first version, the oil will have a darker color and a stronger aroma, and in the second case it will be lighter, with a less pronounced odor, but much more beneficial to the body.
The oil contains poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids (linoleic and oleic), vitamins, minerals, sesamol, squalene, phospholipids, phytosterols.
Sesame seed oil has many medicinal qualities: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, bactericidal, wound healing, laxative, diuretic, antihelminthic, sedative, antidepressant. It is good for the heart and blood vessels. Plus, like sesame seeds, consuming oil can help build muscle.

Contraindications for the use of sesame oil there will be increased blood clotting, thrombosis and urolithiasis. 100 grams of this oil contains 899 kcal.

Why are sesame seeds bitter?

Sesame can taste bitter for the following reasons:
- due to damage due to long-term or improper storage;
- as a result of seed treatment with chemicals.
It seems to me that the sesame seed still has the lightest bitterness, barely noticeable. And if it is bitter, then it is worth thinking and drawing conclusions.

How sesame seeds are stored

Store unpeeled sesame seeds in a dry, cool and dark place. If it turned out to purchase peeled seeds, then the shelf life of such a product will be less than that of unpeeled seeds, and over time they acquire a bitter taste.
As for sesame oil, it is a rather long-lasting product due to its antioxidant content. It can be stored for many years and not even in a refrigerated place. Over time, the oil does not acquire bitterness and does not lose its beneficial properties.

Sesame and pregnancy, lactation

Can sesame seeds be breastfed? - Of course. Sesame seeds during pregnancy, as well as during lactation, should be present in a woman's diet every day. Its vitamin and mineral composition will have a significant healing and strengthening effect on the body of both mother and baby.
How is sesame useful for women? Due to its composition, sesame seeds have a positive effect on the endocrine and female reproductive systems - allows you to alleviate discomfort during menstruation and during menopause.
Introducing sesame seeds to your diet will benefit men too - both in diseases of the male genital area, and to increase potency.
And sesame is also part of the strong aphrodisiac for both men and women, along with poppy seeds and flax (all in equal proportions).

Since ancient times, mankind has been using various seeds for the treatment and prevention of diseases, one of which is sesame seeds. Its benefits for women are very great, despite the fact that these seeds are not very popular in our country. Sesame has many varieties and is grown in India. The plant is used in cooking and traditional medicine and has a huge number of valuable properties, especially for women's health, which will be discussed in the article.

Composition and effect on the female body

The composition of sesame seeds will tell you about the benefits of sesame seeds for women. It is high in fat, as well as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Despite the high calorie content, it is difficult to recover from sesame seeds. To do this, you need to eat it every day in huge quantities, because the fats contained in the seeds are extremely useful.

Sesame is rich in saturated and unsaturated fats, dietary fiber, vitamins E and PP, group B. It is saturated with minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, which makes it possible to use sesame during pregnancy.

The oil that contains sesame seeds is rich in special active substances - phytosterols. They have great benefits for the human body, and for women, products with their content are especially recommended. Phytosterols rejuvenate and cleanse the body, help lower blood cholesterol levels, raise immunity and normalize the activity of the endocrine system. A distinctive feature of phytosterols is the ability to prolong the period of reproductive function in women.

Sesame contains a substance - sesamin, which has high antioxidant properties. Due to them, sesame oil can be stored for a long time and not oxidized. Sesame seeds and oil are beneficial for women and are valued for their anti-aging properties.

The high calcium content in the seeds should be noted. Sesame seeds with hv or pregnancy will help to fill the deficiency of this mineral without the use of drugs. Many women suffer from calcium deficiency, whether during reproductive years or during menopause. The daily rate will be replenished by one hundred grams of seeds or a couple of tablespoons of sesame oil.

The use of seeds helps with many diseases. The benefits of sesame seeds for women in reducing the occurrence or development of mastopathy. It helps with diabetes or lung diseases, asthma, bronchitis. The seeds are good for eliminating constipation, treating shortness of breath and increasing blood clotting, are recommended by doctors for anemia.

Valuable seeds regulate the level of hormones in the blood, which allows them to be successfully used during pregnancy, menopause or other hormonal imbalances. There is no need to doubt whether a nursing mother can use sesame seeds. After all, it not only normalizes hormones, but also saturates the body of the mother and child with the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Sesame helps with thyroid problems, which is often observed in the fair sex. Moreover, it is a powerful aphrodisiac.

Due to the content of more than fifty percent oil, as well as vitamins and amino acids, the seeds have a beneficial effect on the skin, hair and nails. This undoubtedly has a beneficial effect on the appearance of a girl or woman. The seeds will help when consumed, and the oil can not only be added to food, but also masks for the face or hair can be made on its basis. A luxurious mane and soft velvety skin will be provided for you.

In adulthood, you should also consume sesame seeds. Benefits for older women are also very high. It improves memory, eliminates excess cholesterol, has a beneficial effect on blood vessels and vision. It has a positive effect on blood vessels, blood, the work of the heart and organs of the digestive system.

Harm and contraindications

Undoubtedly, the beneficial properties of sesame for women are very high, however, like all products, it has its own contraindications. The negative properties of seeds are minimal, but they must also be taken into account:

1. You can't eat sesame seeds on an empty stomach or if the gastrointestinal tract malfunctions.
2. Do not use sesame seeds if you are in danger of miscarriage.
3. Seeds are not recommended with a tendency to thrombophlebitis.

Healing seeds are gaining more and more popularity, because many mothers are wondering if sesame seeds can be breastfed. In the absence of the above diseases and symptoms, use it without fear.

How to use sesame seeds

Sesame seeds taste sweetish, with a nutty flavor. It is often used to make oils, and in the seeds themselves, its share reaches sixty percent. Sesame is prized for breastfeeding and during pregnancy.

In Asian countries, sesame is more common than ours. It is added to various dishes, to meat and vegetables. In our country, it is more often used in the production of confectionery and bakery products, bread or oriental sweets.

However, it can also be added to various vegetable salads, oil from it can easily replace sunflower or olive oil and be used as an ingredient in a sauce or salad dressing. It is added to meat or fish, sushi and rolls are prepared with it.

Sesame seeds, the benefits of which are very high for women, must be included in your daily diet. It can be used not only in baking, but also in the preparation of meat and vegetable dishes. And its use in food will help maintain women's health and youth.

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The sesame oilseed crop appeared a long time ago.

In the beginning it had other names that are now familiar to us from fairy tales: "sesame", "simsim".

Sesame seeds are fraught with continuous benefits, however, not everyone knows this. The oil contained in them is often used in only three areas: medicine, cooking and cosmetology.

History reference

The plant was first seen in South Africa.

Later it was cultivated in the Far East, Central Asian countries and India.

It is interesting that abroad sesame has found itself a massive and varied use, while in Russia it is used only for preparing sweet foods:

• kozinakov,
• halva with the addition of licorice root syrup (instructions for use for children),
• roasted nuts

They are also sprinkled with buns and other pastries.

If the Russians got to know sesame more closely, they would use it not only in cooking, because it has tremendous benefits for the health of the human body.

What's in it

One sesame seed contains a lot of oil - half of the composition. In addition to oil, sesamin is present here - a substance that can protect against various diseases, including cancer.

Sesamin reduces blood cholesterol... Beta-sitosterol, which is also abundant in sesame seeds, also fulfills this mission.

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Useful vitamins:

• retinol,
• tocopherol,
• vitamin C,
• b vitamins,

as well as chemicals:

• iron,
• potassium and calcium,
• phosphorus and magnesium.

They contribute to the health of the body when eating sesame seeds. The seed contains:

• lecithin,
• minerals,
• phytin.

The latter brings the mineral balance back to normal if it is disturbed.

Phytosterol is another useful substance as part of sesame seeds.

It makes the immune system resistant to negative environmental influences, as a result of which, a person gets sick less often or does not get sick at all from colds.

Thanks to phytosterol, the threat of atherosclerosis is significantly reduced. And the substance also helps overweight people.

Thiamine in sesame seeds normalizes the metabolic process, has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system.

Vitamin PP ensures good digestion and smooth functioning of the digestive tract. One sesame seed contains 560-570 kilocalories.

Beneficial features

Sesame seeds taste good. So that they retain as much benefit as possible, it is advisable to soak them or warm them up a little.

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But if you fry sesame seeds to get a fragrant spice, you can not hope that useful properties will remain in it:

• after such processing, they are lost.

The action of the seeds has a positive effect on:

• condition of nails (how to make a short manicure at home is written here),
• hair (folk remedies for hair loss),
• improve blood composition,
• even affect growth: the action of vitamin B2, which is abundant in sesame seeds, accelerates human growth.

Sesame is rich in calcium, without which bones and joints will be fragile and brittle. Therefore, the seeds of the plant are eaten to avoid osteoporosis.

Bodybuilders use sesame seeds, like guarana seeds (about the beneficial properties in sports, it is written in this article) in their diet, since it can help increase muscle volume. To saturate the body with calcium, you need to eat 100 grams of seeds per day.

ethnoscience

Sesame has been known as a medicine since ancient times.

Then healers prescribed him to sick with colds.

Today the spice has expanded in scope and is used to treat asthma and pneumonia.

Sesame is for women's health invaluable benefit:

• positively affect the genitourinary system and the genitals of the fair half of humanity.

Since time immemorial, healers have advised women to consume sesame seeds raw - every day, a spoonful, thoroughly chewing.

For young mothers seeds help maintain the health of the mammary glands, prevent the risk of developing mastopathy.

In the daily menu of a woman who has crossed the threshold of the 45th birthday, sesame must be present. It acts as an analogue of female hormones, and this is so important during menopause.

For the treatment of mastitis traditional medicine recommends applying ground sesame seeds mixed with sunflower oil to inflamed mammary glands.

This prescription must be agreed with the attending physician..

If sesame is used together with flax seeds (beneficial properties) and poppy seeds, it acquires the properties of an aphrodisiac, and therefore is extremely useful for both women and men.

Oil application

Healthy oil is squeezed out of sesame seeds. It is used for medical purposes - for the manufacture of healing adhesive plasters, medicinal ointments.

It has been shown to help blood clot faster. It is also used as a laxative:

• together with it, harmful substances leave the body.

Oil moisturizes the intestines when there is a lack of moisture in it.

For cosmetic purposes, oil is added to face and body products, it:

• smoothes fine wrinkles (how to make a cucumber face mask),
• contributes to the preservation of youthful skin,
• softens and moisturizes it.

Sesame oil prevents the penetration of ultraviolet rays, so today cosmetics for tanning are produced based on this spice.

It can heal sunburn.
Oil is also used for massage. Women like the cosmetic milk for removing makeup, which contains the described product.

Sesame oil enriches hair nutrients and maintains normal moisture levels in the roots.

Contraindications and harm

Along with the benefits, sesame seeds can cause significant harm to the health of some people.

Its property to improve blood clotting, when eating sesame seeds, is dangerous for those who already have high clotting or have been diagnosed with thrombosis (blockage of blood vessels).

You can not use sesame seeds in the presence of sand and stones in the organs of the urinary system.

The mucous walls of the stomach are tender and react sharply to everything that enters the stomach. Excessive consumption of sesame seeds is irreparable harm.

That is why doctors advise to eat spice only in small quantities.

For an adultif his health is in order, you can eat sesame seeds in the amount of 2-3 small spoons per day.

• a feeling of nausea will surely appear and thirsty.

How to choose and store correctly

Keep the following in mind when choosing sesame seeds.

Sesame should be dry, crumbly.

It is good if the seeds are sold in bulk, or at least in transparent bags.

If sesame tastes bitter, this indicates poor quality or that it is spoiled.

Purchased sesame seeds cannot be stored for years:

• due to the presence of oil in the composition, it deteriorates in the coming months.

Unprocessed and peeled, seeds are healthier and last longer.

In this form, put them in an airtight container and keep in a dry place where there is no high temperatures and where the sun's rays do not penetrate.

These are the best storage conditions spices 3 months.

If the seeds are peeled, then they should not be stored:

• the taste will deteriorate, and the beneficial properties will soon disappear.

There they will lie, without losing their properties, for at least a year or six months, respectively.

But sesame oil has a longer shelf life.

For many years, the quality does not deteriorate, but the benefits remain unchanged.

There are no strict requirements for the place of oil storage:

• even a room with a high temperature does not harm it.

Sesame oil remains healthy for ten years.

Watch a short video on the benefits of sesame seeds and oil.

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Sesame seed: the benefits and harms of eating it

Sesame is one of the most ancient oilseeds, also known as simsim and sesame. Sesame is widely used to this day, since ordinary people are well acquainted with such an issue as sesame seed: benefits and harms.

Although sesame has many beneficial properties, it is grown mainly for the manufacture of oil, used both in cooking and for medical and cosmetic purposes.

South Africa is considered the homeland of sesame, but it is also grown in the Far East, Central Asia and India.

It is worth noting that sesame seeds are widely used abroad, while our compatriots use it mainly for gastronomic purposes, for example, for making desserts such as halva. Sesame is also used as a sprinkling for various bakery products. But it is worthwhile to better familiarize yourself with the question of sesame seeds: benefits and harms, because it is not entirely reasonable to use such a useful tool exclusively for culinary delights.

Composition and calorie content

The percentage of oils in sesame seeds is approximately 45-55%.

Sesame also contains a powerful antioxidant sesamin, which is widely used to prevent many diseases, including cancer, as well as to lower the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood. The ability to lower cholesterol levels is also due to the presence of beta-sitosterol in sesame seeds. It is thanks to these substances that sesame and sesame oil have a very long shelf life.

Also, sesame seeds contain a lot of proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins A, B, C, E, it is rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other useful mineral compounds, dietary fiber and lecithin.

Sesame contains phytin - a substance that helps restore and normalize the mineral balance in the body. Phytosterol helps to strengthen the immune system, increase the body's resistance to various infections and reduce the risk of getting the flu. The same element reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and fights against the problem of obesity.

Thiamine is responsible for normalizing metabolism in the body, as well as improving the functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin PP is extremely useful for the proper functioning of the digestive system.

The energy value of sesame seeds is approximately 560-580 kcal.

Beneficial features

Sesame seeds, the benefits and harms of which are due to the chemical composition, have a delicate pleasant taste.

To get the most out of sesame seeds, it is best consumed soaked or slightly warmed. When added to a dish, roasted seeds are simply a fragrant seasoning that lacks most of the health benefits.

The benefits of sesame seeds are that they improve the condition of hair and nails, have a positive effect on the composition of the blood, and stimulate the growth of the body due to the content of riboflavin.

Since sesame seeds contain large amounts of calcium, it is simply indispensable for joints and bones, it is used to prevent osteoporosis. This spice also promotes active muscle building.

Ancient healers used sesame seeds, the benefits and harms of which were known many centuries ago, to treat colds. The benefit of this spice is also that it helps to make breathing easier for people with asthma and lung diseases.

Healers were sure that sesame helps to maintain the female reproductive system in good condition. Therefore, even in ancient times, they recommended that women chew one spoonful of these seeds every day. Sesame is also recommended for nursing mothers, because it reduces the risk of mastopathy. These seeds are especially useful for women over the age of 45, as they contain phytoestrogen - a substitute for female sex hormones.

It has been noticed that in combination with poppy and flaxseeds, sesame becomes a strong aphrodisiac, which makes it useful for both women and men.

The benefits and uses of sesame oil

Oil made from sesame seeds is very actively used in medicine for the production of various ointments, emulsions and patches, since it is known that this product improves blood clotting.

Sesame oil also has a laxative effect.

Sesame oil is also used in cosmetology, as it has moisturizing and softening properties. It is able to relieve irritation, normalize the protective properties of the skin, stimulate its regeneration and smooth wrinkles. It is known to block ultraviolet rays. Sesame seed oil is also used for massage and make-up remover.

Harm of sesame seeds and contraindications to use

Sesame seed, the benefits and harms of which can border on each other, has some contraindications.

Since this product improves blood clotting, it should be treated with caution in people with increased clotting and thrombosis. It is also contraindicated in urolithiasis.

Since the stomach lining is very sensitive to sesame seed, it will be of great benefit to the body if consumed in moderation. For a healthy adult, the rate of sesame consumption is 2-3 teaspoons per day. And the harm of sesame will especially affect if you eat it on an empty stomach - this will inevitably cause a feeling of thirst and nausea.

Selecting and storing sesame seeds

When choosing sesame seeds, you need to make sure that the seeds are dry and crumbly. Therefore, it is best to buy sesame seeds in transparent bags or by weight. The seeds should not have a bitter taste.

Unpeeled sesame seeds have much higher beneficial properties, as well as a longer shelf life. Unpeeled sesame seeds can be stored in an airtight container in a dry, dark and cool place. In such conditions, sesame seeds are stored for about three months.

The shelf life of peeled seeds is drastically reduced and they go rancid very quickly. To prevent rancidity, it is best to store peeled sesame seeds in the refrigerator or freezer. In a refrigerated place, seeds have a shelf life of about six months, and in a freezer they retain their beneficial properties for about a year.

It's worth noting that none of this applies to sesame seed oil. This product can be stored for years with absolutely no deterioration in quality even when stored in a place with high temperatures. Sesame oil can retain its beneficial properties for about ten years.

Something interesting about sesame

The benefits of sesame seed oil were not immediately known. This product was originally used as a fuel and lubricant. It wasn't until the 6th century BC that people realized that sesame oil is great for culinary purposes.

On the famous Big Mac, the number of sesame seeds is almost always 178.

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Sesame seeds - benefits and harms, how to take?

Sesame grows in Africa, India, Asia and the Far East. There, its use is very wide, while in other countries sesame seeds, as well as its harm and benefits, are not so well known.

The benefits of sesame seeds

In cooking, sesame seeds are used mainly as a sprinkle for baking. In addition, a very tasty halva is made from sesame, which is more valuable than peanuts or sunflower seeds. This is because the health benefits of sesame seeds are greater than many suspect.

Since sesame is an oilseed crop, the seed oil content is 45-55 percent. One of the healthiest ingredients in sesame is sesamin, which is a powerful antioxidant. There is so much of this lipid in sesame that its oil is often called sesame oil.

Sesamin is used to prevent atherosclerosis - it lowers the level of "bad" cholesterol, as well as to prevent cancer. And since cardiovascular and cancer diseases are the real "scourges" of humanity, everyone should know about the health benefits of sesame seeds.

Another valuable component in sesame is phytin, which normalizes the balance of minerals in the body and strengthens the immune system. Another component of sesame, thiamine, also has a beneficial effect on metabolism; it also helps to strengthen the nervous system.

Sesame seeds also contain other useful substances - vitamins, proteins, amino acids, dietary fiber, micro- and macroelements. Thanks to them, sesame seeds are useful for strengthening bones, improving blood composition and regulating sugar levels. Regular intake of sesame seeds relieves stomach ailments, improves brain function, treats insomnia and helps fight stress.

How to take sesame seeds for good and no harm?

In order for sesame seeds to bring only benefits, it must be taken correctly. It is best to consume seeds raw - 1-2 teaspoons per day, but not strictly on an empty stomach. Pre-soak the seeds in milk or water.

Sesame seeds can harm people suffering from thrombosis and kidney and gall bladder stones. Intolerance to some components is also possible.

Benefits of sesame seed for women

For women, sesame seeds are beneficial due to their high phytoestrogen content. If you regularly take sesame seeds after 40-45 years, it will delay wilting and the onset of menopause. In addition, sesame seeds can help you lose weight and also improve the health of your skin, hair and nails.

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Sesame seed - benefits and harms, useful properties, application

Among the wide variety of oriental spices and seasonings, sesame seeds occupy a special place. Their delicate, light nutty flavor is indispensable in the preparation of many dishes. They are especially often used in oriental and Asian cuisine. Also, a very useful oil is squeezed out of the seeds, which is actively used in cosmetology and is used in medicine.

In general, small sesame seeds have powerful healing powers. People have known and used them for many centuries. In eastern countries, sesame was considered a component that is part of the recipe for an ancient elixir of youth. The many valuable components that make up the seeds endow sesame with high healing properties, allowing you to cope with many ailments.

How sesame seeds are used for medicinal purposes, the benefits and harms, useful properties, the use of its seeds and oils, what - I'll tell you about all this today:

What are sesame seeds good for?

These small, tasty seeds contain many minerals. For example, it contains calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. There are many vitamins, for example, vitamin A, which is necessary for the eyes. It contains a lot of phytin, a substance involved in phosphorus-calcium metabolism. Therefore, sesame is very useful for prophylaxis, as well as for the treatment of diseases of the skeletal system: osteoporosis, sciatica, rheumatism, as well as articular, muscle neuralgia.

But the most important thing is that the seeds contain sesamin - a very rare, unique substance. Sesamin is a powerful herbal antioxidant. Once in the body, it lowers the level of harmful cholesterol, and also activates metabolic processes in the body.

Seeds are very useful, as well as oil for the prevention of the development of atherosclerosis, heart and vascular diseases. They are used in the treatment of asthma, thyroid gland, and anemia. Used to stop bleeding.

They are useful for women who are breastfeeding if there is stagnation in the mammary glands, inflammation (mastitis) has occurred. For the treatment of the inflammatory process, the seeds crushed to a powder state are moistened with warm vegetable oil. Then a gauze napkin is abundantly impregnated, applied to the mammary gland.

Healing oil is used in the treatment of colds and indigestion. It is taken orally for gastritis and ulcers. The oil is taken to strengthen the skeletal system, improve the body's defenses and increase vitality.

How to extract the power that sesame seeds contain? Application in medicine

For cleansing, healing the body, grind the seeds fried in a dry frying pan to a powder state using a coffee grinder. Take 1-2 tsp. before meals with a little warm water. The course of admission is 2 weeks.

In case of colds, heat the oil in a water bath (up to 38-40 degrees). Rub it on your back, chest. Then put on warm clothes and lie under the covers.

For the treatment of sore throat, pharyngitis, the beneficial properties of the oil are also used. Add a few drops to a cup of warm milk, drink three times a day.

In case of middle ear inflammation, 1-2 drops of warm oil are instilled into the ear canals.

Benefit, the use of seeds is effective for food poisoning, accompanied by diarrhea. They have the ability to cleanse the body of poisons and toxic substances. Therefore, in case of poisoning, grind 1 tsp. seeds to powder, mix with a quarter cup of honey. Add 1 tsp. mixture in a cup of warm boiled water. It is recommended to drink every 1-2 hours until the condition improves.

To increase blood clotting, take 1 tbsp every morning, immediately after waking up. l. sesame oil. This recipe is also effective in treating gastritis and relieving persistent constipation.

If a tooth hurts, the oil of this wonderful plant will also help. Just rub just a few drops into the gum area where the aching tooth is.

In the complex treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, prepare a decoction: Pour 1 tbsp. l. seeds in a small saucepan. Pour in half a glass of boiling water. Cook at very low heat for only 3 minutes. Cool it down. Do washings, lotions of the anus with a warm broth.

Who Shouldn't Eat Sesame Seeds? Harm

The benefits and harms of sesame have been fairly well researched. Therefore, experts warn that frequent use can cause a serious allergic reaction. So people prone to allergies need to pay serious attention to this.

Eating a lot of seeds can cause stomach and intestinal upset. Treatment with sesame seeds is categorically contraindicated for people with increased blood clotting, who have a tendency to thrombosis.

People who do not have these contraindications should also not abuse sesame seeds. This may not be beneficial, but harmful. For recovery, it is enough to eat no more than 20-30 g per day.

Moderate consumption will provide the body with all the necessary substances. Therefore, use sesame seeds for treatment, but do not exceed the dosage when preparing medicinal products and be healthy!

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Sesame seed

This is what sesame seed looks like

We continue on the pages of our site to tell you, our dear readers, about those useful gifts of Nature that surround us. And today sesame seeds come into our attention. It would seem, well, what benefit can there be from a seed - only the tiniest, however, in fact, sesame seed has a number of useful and unique properties, and we invite you to talk about them today.

About the benefits and dangers of sesame seed, how and why it is correct to use it, and who should refuse sesame seed ...

General Information About Sesame Seed

Sesame can be used not only in cooking

Sesame is also called sesame, and this plant has been known since ancient times. It is noteworthy that then the sesame seed was shrouded in an aura of secrets and legends. However, despite the fact that today science has managed to find logical explanations and confirmations for many of the secrets of sesame seeds, sesame still has something to surprise us with.

So, for example,

sesame is an annual plant, the fruits of which resemble small oblong capsules that are filled with multi-colored seeds - from bluish black to snow-white.

Such a seed is used in cooking, sesame oil is prepared from it, and seed and oil have also found application in the field of traditional medicine and cosmetology. It is noteworthy that abroad people are more familiar with sesame seeds, but we are just beginning to discover for ourselves all those unique properties that are hidden in sesame seeds and we learn that sesame seeds can not only be sprinkled on buns, but even ... treated.

Sesame seed calories

As a rule, the calorie content of any type of seed is quite high, since such a seed contains a lot of fat. Sesame seeds are no exception, and in their composition you can find not only fats, but also oils (the content of such oils is 45-55%). Well, if we consider directly the issue of calorie content, then 100 grams of such seeds account for 560-580 kilocalories, however, these data cannot be called accurate, since the calorie content of seeds can vary depending on the shape of the seed, size and even its color ...

How to take sesame seed

In fact, sesame seeds will only be good for your body if you consume it correctly -

for this sesame seed must be pre-soaked or heated.

If you eat raw seeds or fry them, then it will be just a fragrant seasoning, devoid of most of its beneficial properties. Also, you should know that sesame seeds must be chewed thoroughly - that is why it is recommended to soak them first. Soaked, softened sesame seeds are easy to chew and are easier for the body to absorb.

Useful substances in the composition of sesame seeds

Sesame seeds contain large amounts of oils, which are composed of organic acids, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids, triglycerides and glycerol esters, as well as sesamin, which is a powerful natural antioxidant. This substance is useful for the prevention of various diseases, including cancer, it has the ability to reduce the level of harmful cholesterol in the blood ... Also, in the composition of sesame seeds you can find carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids and vitamins A, E, B, C, mineral compounds, calcium , phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium and phytin (responsible for restoring the mineral balance of the human body), lecithin and dietary fiber ...

The benefits of sesame seeds

The use of sesame seeds has a beneficial effect on the condition of human hair and nails, has a positive effect on the composition of human blood and stimulates the growth and regeneration processes in the body, thanks to the riboflavin contained in such sesame seeds. And, here is the substance thiamine - is responsible for normalizing and improving the functioning of the nervous system, while vitamin PP in the composition of sesame has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract.

We already wrote that sesame is rich in calcium and this makes it an indispensable product for joints and bones. So, the prevention of osteoprosis will be the regular use of sesame seeds. Yes, and the whole human body after such "sesame" therapy becomes stronger, the processes of building up muscle tissues are actively taking place - the latter is very important for athletes and bodybuilders.

The presence of phytosterol in sesame seeds reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, cholesterol accumulation and obesity.

For women who are 45 years old, sesame is absolutely necessary, because, in the composition of these seeds there is a natural phytoestrogen, which is a natural substitute for female sex hormones.

Sesame oil beneficial properties

Oil is prepared from sesame seeds, and this oil stands out with beneficial properties. So, it is actively used for the manufacture of ointments, emulsions, applied to the surface of plasters, since the substances contained in such oil have the property of promoting blood coagulation processes. Well, if you take such sesame oil internally, it has a mild laxative effect, and with its help you can treat hemorrhoidal diathesis.

Sesame oil in cosmetology

Sesame seed oil is also used in cosmetology - where it is of high value due to its properties to soften and moisturize the skin, relieve irritation, and normalize the protective properties of the skin, stimulating regeneration processes. Also, this sesame oil can be used to remove makeup or as a massage oil.

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Sesame seed harm and contraindications

Despite all the beneficial properties that we mentioned above, sesame seeds have a number of contraindications for use. And, in case of non-observance of such contraindications, you can feel from your own experience that even the benefit in inept hands can turn to harm. So, those who suffer from increased blood clotting processes, are prone to thrombosis and thrombus formation, should not use sesame seed, in view of its properties, it is not worthwhile to improve blood clotting processes. Also, the use of sesame seeds should be abandoned by those who suffer from urolithiasis.

How to choose sesame seeds

Surely, after you learned so much useful about sesame, you wanted to purchase this seed. But how to choose it correctly? Experts recommend that when choosing sesame seeds, pay attention to the seeds themselves - they must be crumbly and dry, therefore, in order to check if they meet such criteria, it is better to buy sesame seeds by weight. Sesame seed should not taste bitter - if you feel bitterness - the seed is not fresh, or treated with chemicals.

How to store sesame seeds

You will be curious to know that

unrefined sesame has more beneficial properties than a refined product,

in addition, unpeeled sesame seeds can be stored longer (maximum shelf life is 3 months). The main thing is to store the seed in an airtight container in a dry, dark and cool place. If the sesame seeds have already been peeled, a few weeks are enough for them not only to lose all their beneficial properties, but also to taste bitter. Such seeds can no longer be consumed. Therefore, if you have purchased peeled sesame seeds, try to process them as soon as possible, or store them in the refrigerator, or better yet, freeze them. These frozen seeds can be stored for up to a year.

As for the storage of sesame oil, the requirements are standard here, because such oil does not deteriorate, and, in principle, if the storage conditions are observed, it can be stored for more than a year without losing its useful properties.

Olga Shevtsova, World Without Harm

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Camelina oil: the benefits and harms of a valuable product in your kitchen

For many people, the name "camelina" is associated with a tasty and crispy mushroom, but in our article we are not talking about it, but about the camelina, which is an annual plant from the cabbage family. Ginger is a wild, unpretentious cereal. A few years ago, camelina grew almost throughout Europe, but with the advent of cultivated sunflower, its popularity has somewhat dried up. At present, camelina is grown mainly in Siberia, as well as in some European countries. The main application of this plant is the manufacture of camelina oil, the benefits and harms of which are unique. Thanks to its beneficial qualities, the product is distributed all over the world, and camelina oil is used in cosmetology, nutrition, and dietetics.

Many chemists compare camelina with sesame oil. But, if you understand it thoroughly, camelina oil contains a number of useful components that are not found in sesame oil. Moreover, camelina oil is less safe for human health, since during its storage it practically does not undergo oxidation, therefore, free radicals are not formed in it from nutritional components.

Composition

What is camelina oil made of? The basis for obtaining a useful product is a plant - camelina. Camelina oil contains a huge amount of useful and nutritious components.

• Vitamins - K, E, D, A;
• Mineral components - magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, calcium, potassium;
• Fatty acids - stearic, oleic;
• Antioxidants
• Omega-3;
• Omega 6;
• Beta carotene;
• Phospholipids;
• Tocopherols;
• Phytosterol;
• Protein.

Each element in the chemical composition of camelina oil has unique benefits. For example, vitamin E is recognized as a rejuvenating agent, moreover, it belongs to antioxidants that effectively cleanse the entire body from the harmful effects of external factors. Rare acids Omega-6, as well as Omega-3 are irreplaceable "building blocks" of a healthy body, acids have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the brain, and also improve the performance of the bone, cardiac and muscular systems. The rich fortified and mineral composition of the product takes care of a person's excellent health and strengthening the protective properties of the body.

But, when camelina oil is used, the benefits and harms of this product may contain other qualities.

How is camelina oil made?

Many people are interested to know, what is camelina oil made of? As already mentioned, the main product that is actively used for the preparation of camelina oil is an annual plant - camelina. During its flowering period, the plant is covered with a huge number of flowers, which are subsequently transformed into seeds. It is in the seeds of camelina that there is a sufficient amount of oily substances that are used to make camelina oil.

When preparing the product, 2 types of technological process are used: cold and hot pressing. When preparing the product by the cold pressing method, a valuable and rich in useful components camelina oil is obtained. If heating is used in the technological process of preparing the product, then the cooked camelina oil loses some nutritional components that cannot be preserved during the heat treatment.

How to choose high-quality and healthy camelina oil?

If camelina oil was prepared using the cold method, the final product has a golden yellow hue. As the product is refined, the color of the oil becomes even lighter. When cooking a product using high temperatures, an oil is obtained that has a deep brown or even greenish tint.

Unrefined camelina oil tastes like a radish or horseradish. The product has a rich pungent taste and a rather pungent smell. Refined camelina oil is devoid of a pungent smell and piquant taste, but there are not so many nutritional components left in it.

Storage of refined camelina oil requires a dark and cool room. The maximum shelf life of such a product is 12 months. Unrefined camelina oil has a much shorter shelf life due to the oxidation process that oil can be exposed to as a result of long storage. Storage conditions for unrefined camelina oil are similar: dark and cool room.

Beneficial features

Camelina oil is unique in its composition, useful properties and contraindications are used in various fields, for example, in nutrition, in cosmetology, in medicine.

Health benefits of camelina oil

Experts recommend taking camelina oil in courses. For example, if you eat 1 tbsp daily on an empty stomach. spoonful of the product, then you can activate the work of the heart system, fix problems with blood vessels, normalize the level of bad cholesterol, protect blood vessels from possible blood clots. The course use of the product serves as an excellent method of prevention against the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Camelina oil is actively used to normalize the digestive tract. Due to its healing properties, the product is indicated for use in ulcers, colitis, gastritis. The therapeutic effect of camelina oil lies in the fact that getting on the gastric mucosa, it promotes the healing of small wounds and ulcers.

To increase all the body's defenses, camelina oil cannot be compared with any other product. Regular use of camelina oil helps to normalize blood pressure levels, helps in the process of cell renewal, gives general tone to the body and stimulates the liver to function properly.

A useful product is often used as a normalizer of human reproductive function. At the same time, camelina oil is equally useful for all women and many men. Gynecologists advise women who suffer from ovarian inflammation to eat the product. In addition, the product is shown to women as a stimulator of the general state of the body during the period of menstruation, as well as as an assistant to the body in case of hormonal disorders. Urologists also recommend that men include an unusual, but useful product in their diet, since it helps to eliminate pathologies of the prostate gland and effectively fights male infertility.

Camelina oil has miraculous properties in the treatment of psoriasis. As you know, this ailment is poorly cured, and when a small mushroom is treated with inflamed areas on the skin, the skin is moisturized, softened and regenerated. The product remarkably and instantly eliminates the painful and unpleasant symptoms of psoriasis, directing the body to fight against skin ailments.

Camelina oil in cosmetology

Beauty specialists have long been using camelina oil in cosmetology. Effective face masks are made on the basis of this product. The independent use of camelina oil is also known as a product with protective, anti-inflammatory, emollient and regenerating qualities.

• Ginger oil for hair has emollient, protective and healing properties. On the basis of the product, you can prepare a shampoo that will make the curls shiny, strong, silky and soft. Camelina oil is useful to rub into the hair roots, as a remedy against early baldness. It is important to note that such a cosmetic product is completely safe for young and nursing mothers, as well as for pregnant women.
• Ginger oil for the face is a storehouse of useful components. The rich chemical composition of the product has softening and protective qualities. Camelina oil masks help to cope with early wrinkles and expression lines. Application of the product every day helps to make the skin firm, radiant, healthy and youthful. The use of camelina oil is also useful for lips, especially in frosty weather.

Camelina oil in pediatrics

Due to its hypoallergenic nature, camelina oil can be used to treat baby skin against dryness. The product is used to treat diaper rash and irritations of various kinds.

It is important to remember that camelina oil, the benefits and harms of which are unique, may not "suit" the baby, therefore, before using the product directly, the baby needs to test for the possibility of allergies.

Application methods

When camelina oil is used as a healthy food product, how to take it correctly and with benefit?

• When carrying out a course of treatment, an adult is recommended to drink 1 tbsp every morning before eating. spoon of camelina oil. The duration of the treatment course is no more than 3 months. If a repetition of the course of treatment is required, then it must be carried out only after a break in treatment lasting 1 month.
• External use of camelina oil: for skin diseases, the product is applied directly to the inflamed skin surface. When using camelina oil as a cosmetic product, the product is used as the main base for the manufacture of masks, shampoos, balms.
• Camelina oil is also used as a useful food product. It is recommended to add the product as a dressing to salads, main courses, soups. Nutritionists advise mixing camelina oil with muesli and cereals, and then use the ready-made dish for breakfast.

Contraindications

Camelina oil has no contraindications, it is not allergenic, but like any product, camelina oil has benefits and harms. How to take a healthy product so that it does not harm the body?

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Sesame oil and sesame seeds: benefits and harms. Recipes

Sesame (sesame) oil is the oldest healing agent used by healers since the days of the Egyptian pharaohs. It was even included in the Ebers papyrus, compiled by the strongest healers of Egypt in the 16th century BC! It was also used in China, India and Japan ... But why was it used? Sesame oil is still successfully used by many eastern healers today. For this product allows you to achieve results that are difficult to achieve or completely unattainable by means of orthodox Western medicine.

However, as we already know, sesame seed oil has not only medicinal properties, but also excellent culinary characteristics (taste, smell, calorie content). And our ancestors, of course, also noticed this. After all, if they figured out how to make wine from sesame seeds (and in one of the Assyrian myths, the ancient gods even began to create the world only after they drank sesame wine), then they learned how to get sesame oil at least not later.

By the way, sesame oil has a much greater potential for long-term storage than the seeds themselves. If stored properly, it does not oxidize and retains all its properties for up to 9 years! Seeds, as a rule, are stored for no more than a year. After which they go rancid and eating them is highly undesirable.

Sesame oil chemistry: calcium and other minerals

The benefits and harms of sesame oil, as well as all of its culinary advantages, entirely depend on its chemical composition.

It is generally accepted that the chemical composition of sesame oil contains a lot of all micro- and macroelements (especially calcium), vitamins and even proteins. So all this is sheer fiction! In fact, there is not even a hint of minerals or proteins in sesame oil. And from vitamins there is only vitamin E, and even then not in a "fabulous", but in a very modest amount: according to various sources - from 9 to 55% of the daily intake.

In all likelihood, this confusion is due to the fact that sesame oil is often referred to as sesame seed paste, which does contain everything the same as whole seeds (with minor losses). Nothing but fatty acids, esters and vitamin E goes into oil. Therefore, to the question: "How much calcium is in sesame oil?" there can be only one answer: there is no calcium at all in sesame oil. And hoping to cover the body's daily requirement for calcium with 2-3 tablespoons of sesame oil (as some "experts" promise) is simply pointless.

If we consider the fat composition of sesame oil, we get the following picture:

Omega-6 fatty acids (mainly linoleic acid): about 42%

Omega-9 fatty acids (mainly oleic): about 40%

Saturated fatty acids (palminic, stearic, arachidic): about 14%

All other components, including lignans (not only fatty acids): about 4%

We have provided approximate values \u200b\u200bbecause the composition of each particular bottle of sesame oil depends on the fatty acid content of the sesame seed, which in turn depends on dozens of factors (soil, storage conditions, weather, etc.).

Calorie content of sesame oil: 899 kcal per 100 grams.

Why is sesame oil good for you?

First of all, I would like to mention lignans (sesamin, sesamol and sesamoline), due to which sesame oil is very slowly oxidized in natural conditions and behaves more stable during heat treatment. But this is not the benefit that we wanted to say. The main advantage of the lignans that make up sesame oil is their estrogenic activity, as well as their ability to fight cancer cells (they have a powerful antioxidant effect).

The presence of lignans in sesame oil suggests that people who regularly consume it significantly reduce the risk of prostate, breast and reproductive system cancers. Moreover, more recently, scientists have discovered that sesame oil can help treat any type of cancer, including melanoma.

You can often hear recommendations on the use of sesame oil for weight loss. Do they have a right to exist? They definitely have, because sesame oil is actively involved in the regulation of lipid metabolism in the body, which ultimately directly affects body weight. In addition, by including sesame oil in your diet, you thereby eliminate the causes of overeating (it saturates and nourishes the body well).

On the other hand, if you add sesame oil to a salad, pour a side dish with it, bake meat with it, and then, to be sure, decide in addition to drink a spoon or two of this wonderful remedy, then additional grams will appear on your sides, stomach and buttocks , and even kilograms. In doing so, you will greatly harm your body as a whole.

The benefits of sesame oil for women of mature and old age are obvious (mainly due to lignans). After all, even a small amount of this product helps to normalize hormones and alleviate the condition of women suffering from hot flashes.

Useful sesame oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For during these periods, the woman's body experiences an increased need for vegetable fats, and sesame oil helps to satisfy it. Moreover, the effect of sesame oil will be visible both internally and externally. Because the nutrition of the skin cells occurs on both sides. If there are not enough vegetable oils in the diet, then stretch marks will inevitably appear on the woman's chest and stomach.

Speaking about pregnant and lactating women, we should probably also mention children, but there are no specific features of the effect of sesame oil on children. And the fact that vegetable fats are necessary for normal development and growth, in our opinion, is obvious. It should be borne in mind that children's needs for oils are minimal, and it is very easy to overdo it. "Overdose" is fraught with rash and skin irritation.

Sesame oil is clinically proven to:

slows down the aging of body cells (especially skin, hair and nail cells)

reduces the intensity of pain during menstruation

improves blood clotting (especially important for patients with hemorrhagic diathesis, thrombopenia, etc.)

strengthens the cardiovascular system, helps to normalize blood pressure and prevents cerebral vasospasm

lowers bad (low density) cholesterol levels and helps the body get rid of plaque from cholesterol in blood vessels

enhances blood supply to all parts of the brain, thereby increasing its ability to memorize and reproduce information

helps to recover from physical and mental stress

has a mild laxative effect, cleanses the human digestive system from toxins, toxins and heavy metal salts

stimulates the formation and release of bile

eliminates dysfunction of the liver and pancreas, stimulates digestion, and also protects the walls of the stomach and intestines from the negative effects of digestive juices and harmful substances that get inside with food

In addition, sesame oil increases the absorption of vitamins from food. Therefore, with hypovitaminosis, you should eat more vegetable salads richly seasoned with sesame oil.

And here is what sesame oil is useful for from the point of view of traditional medicine:

raises immunity

helps to treat lung diseases (asthma, bronchitis)

lowers blood sugar

strengthens teeth and gums, reduces pain and eliminates inflammation in the mouth

Sesame oil also has other medicinal properties, but their disclosure requires external use of this product. Our article is limited to the use of sesame oil inside.

How to take sesame oil?

Traditional medicine gives many recommendations in this regard. Moreover, here, as elsewhere: as many recipes, so many opinions. Therefore, let's leave the intricacies of taking sesame oil to healers and healers, and here we will formulate the main ideas regarding the use of sesame oil:

To obtain a therapeutic effect, sesame oil should be taken on an empty stomach.

Sesame oil should not be too much. Two to three spoons a day (depending on age and body size) is the maximum.

The total amount of fat entering your body per day should not exceed 1 gram per 1 kg of body weight. If there is already a lot of fats in the diet, then to take sesame oil, a certain amount of animal fats should be excluded.

The harm of sesame oil and contraindications to its use

Sesame oil helps to increase the level of blood clotting. And also does not tolerate long-term heat treatment (carcinogens are formed, and ultimately the useful oil will turn into a decorative coating like drying oil).

In this regard, contraindications to the use of sesame oil are as follows:

varicose veins, thrombophlebitis

individual intolerance (including sesame)

tendency to thrombosis

increased blood clotting

If you are prone to allergic reactions, try sesame oil with special care, gradually increasing the volume.

If you have any doubts about the benefits and harms of sesame oil, as well as about folk recipes that include this component, be sure to contact your doctor or family doctor. This will help you avoid unnecessary nervousness and potential health problems.

Sesame oil in Ayurveda

There are often statements like this on the net: "Ayurveda recommends drinking sesame oil in the morning in order to be healthy and never die." However, they have nothing to do with reality. Because Ayurveda treatment involves a very individual approach to each specific case.

For example, Ayurveda recommends using sesame oil only for people with a predominant Vata dosha (and even then no more than 1 spoonful per day). For those who have the predominant dosha of Kapha or Pitta, it is strongly discouraged to take sesame oil internally.

At the same time, for cosmetic purposes (externally) sesame oil can be used by everyone. True, people like Pitta and Kapha do it better with caution and infrequently.

How to choose and how to store sesame oil?

Sesame oil is made from raw, roasted and roasted seeds.

Raw sesame oil is the lightest and most delicate of all. Has a light nutty aroma.

The richest taste and aroma is found in the oil pressed from roasted sesame seeds.

The benefits and harms of different types of sesame oil are about the same. The differences mainly concern only taste and smell. So, only you can determine which sesame oil is best for you, focusing on your own feelings.

In fairness, we note that there is also refined sesame oil, but it is not even worth considering seriously. Because there are much cheaper and equally safe options for "tasteless" oils suitable for frying.

It is best to store sesame oil in a cool dark place in a well-sealed glass or ceramic container.

The use of sesame oil in cooking

Sesame oil should definitely be where Asian dishes are prepared at least occasionally. Spicy Chinese appetizers, seafood salads, pickled vegetables, meat, meat salads, deep-fried and even oriental sweets - all this goes well with sesame oil, which in turn goes well with honey and soy sauce.

If the taste of sesame oil is too intense for your dish, you can mix it with any other vegetable oils. As a rule, oriental culinary masters recommend mixing it with peanut butter, because in all respects it is softer than sesame butter.

And again: do not fry in sesame oil - take care of your health!

Sesame seeds: use and harm

Sesame (sometimes called sesame in Russian) is one of the most common food products in the East. There it is called differently - more “fabulous” - simsim (Arabic version). In English, sesame is called sesame, and in Latin, Sesamum Indicum.

Sesame seeds have been known to the inhabitants of India, China, Korea, Egypt and other eastern countries for several thousand years. And since the moment mankind became acquainted with this wonderful plant, many recipes for delicious dishes and healthiest potions have been invented. So the "Russian" perception of sesame seeds solely as a flavoring additive for sprinkling buns and bread, to put it mildly, is divorced from reality.

In ancient times, the belief in the healing properties of sesame was so great that it was "included" in the elixir of immortality, which, according to legend, the gods ate, and which was able to prolong a person's life for many, many years. Apparently, since then, sesame has not come out of the "sources" of longevity, therefore, in the east, it is added to almost every dish. However, most of the seeds of "simsim" today are grown for a different purpose - namely for the production of sesame oil, which is no less popular among cooks, doctors and cosmetologists than sesame itself.

The chemical composition of sesame

Useful properties of sesame seeds

Sesame seeds are good for even the smallest amounts. Even in fluffy buns made from refined flour and margarine, they show themselves in their best light. After all, sesame seeds contain a lot of dietary fiber that helps any, even the most harmful and "sticky", products to move along the gastrointestinal tract easily and naturally. At the same time, the stool is getting better, and at the same time, the amount of toxins and debris of denatured proteins absorbed into the blood is significantly reduced, which can easily provoke allergic reactions of any severity.

The fat composition of sesame, despite its high calorie content, copes well with excess cholesterol in the bloodstream. Moreover, lovers of sesame seeds not only lower blood cholesterol levels, but also get rid of existing plaques in the vessels. And this is the real prevention of most cardiovascular diseases that plague modern mankind (atherosclerosis, hypertension, etc.).

Sesame seeds contain rare antioxidants (sesamin and sesamolin) that slow down the aging of cells in the human body. And in terms of the effectiveness of countering cancer cells, these substances are almost on a par with modern pharmacological drugs. At the same time, when using sesame and sesame oil, one does not have to fear serious complications and side effects, as is the case with anticancer drugs produced by the pharmaceutical industry.

Both oil and sesame seeds have the ability to improve blood clotting, which is a real boon for people suffering from hemorrhagic diathesis.

There is also evidence that sesame oil is great for toothaches. To do this, rinse your mouth thoroughly with 2 tablespoons of oil, then spit out the oil and massage the gums. Just don't think that such a procedure will replace your dentist. Dental problems are best solved with the help of a specialist.

Sesame seeds are also appreciated by athletes seeking to build muscle mass, because this product contains a lot of easily digestible protein (about 20%). At the same time, as you know, vegetable protein, in contrast to an animal, does not wash out calcium and other minerals from the blood. And this means that the risk of injury when working with large weights at least does not increase, but as a maximum it decreases (read about the benefits of sesame calcium below).

In addition, traditional medicine claims that the beneficial properties of sesame seeds also extend to the thyroid, pancreas, kidneys and liver.

On the other hand, sesame seeds are not completely safe foods, and their benefits, albeit insignificant, are limited to harm ...

Harm of sesame and contraindications to its use

Little is known about the dangers of sesame seeds. Which, given the duration of its use by humans, indicates its high nutritional value. However, sometimes sesame seeds can still be harmful to health:

With increased blood clotting (see reasons above)

Small children (up to about 3 years old), due to the fact that their body is not yet able to fully break down and utilize fats, the proportion of which in sesame seeds sometimes reaches 50%

The rest simply should not be abused (eat through force), and then sesame will only benefit.

Sesame as a source of calcium

The daily intake of calcium, depending on age, ranges from 1-1.5 grams. This amount is enough for the cells of the body to function fully. The calcium reserve contained in the bones, in this case, remains intact.

100 grams of sesame seeds (unrefined) contain up to 1.4 grams of calcium, which in most cases covers the daily requirement. It is also important that the calcium in sesame is organic and is assimilated by the human body with a bang.

Thanks to such rich reserves of calcium, sesame seeds are able to prevent, and in some cases even cure people from osteoporosis and other diseases associated with a lack of calcium in the body.

It is also noteworthy that sesame seeds also help with fractures, since it significantly accelerates the regeneration of bone tissue (when consumed more than 100 grams per day).

In addition, it is extremely important to understand that calcium is not only the strength of bones, but also health in general, because it is calcium that alkalizes our blood. In turn, this prevents oncology from developing and significantly increases the body's defenses.

It is for this reason that we should try in every possible way to include sesame seeds in our diet.

However, it should be understood that the increased calcium content in sesame is true only for unrefined seeds. In peeled seeds, calcium is 10-12 times less than in whole ones. And, unfortunately, almost all sesame seeds sold through retail chains are refined.

On the other hand, sesame is interesting not only for calcium, but also for other useful trace elements, for example, iron. After all, a 100-gram portion of sesame seeds almost completely covers the daily need for this metal ...

Important! When sesame is heated above 65 ° C, calcium changes into a different form and is absorbed ten times worse. Therefore, the maximum benefit can only be obtained from raw sesame seeds.

Now you know everything about the benefits and dangers of sesame! More precisely, everything that is required to maintain your body in a healthy state. Therefore, further we propose to consider sesame seeds from a slightly different angle - from the culinary ...

The use of sesame in cooking

As mentioned above, Russian chefs use sesame, mainly for baking and kozinaki. However, we strongly recommend not to dwell on this and master at least a dozen recipes that are not related to rolls, rolls, loaves and bread.

So, for example, sesame milk is extremely useful, which is prepared literally in a matter of minutes, and carries tremendous benefits. Sesame milk, if desired, easily turns into "kefir" (within 12 hours in a warm place) and brings even more benefits to our body!

As for the culinary delights of sesame seeds, the most aromatic and tasty is black (unprocessed) sesame. It is ideal for salads. White sesame goes well with fish, meat and poultry.

In addition, sesame is a part of many spices used in the East and Asia for all types of dishes. And in Korea, sesame is completely mixed with salt, after which it is used as ordinary salt (like our iodized salt).

Helpful advice: for a more complete disclosure of the taste and aroma of sesame seeds, they must be calcined a little separately in a pan, and only then mixed with the rest of the ingredients.

A source

Sesame recipes

Turkey cutlets in sesame

Sesame roasted nuts

Chicken fillet with sesame seeds

Vegetable salad with apple and sesame

Salmon fried in sesame

Trout fillet in sesame

Cheese bread with sesame seeds

Sesame paste "Tahina"

Sesame milk

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Sesame seed is not only a valuable food product used in confectionery and bakery, but also a medicine that helps a person to cope with various health problems. The healing effect of sesame seeds is based on its rich chemical composition, which has a beneficial effect on various body systems.

Sesame seed: beneficial properties

Sesame is an oilseed crop containing proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The value of a given seed is determined by its composition. The most popular is seed oil. Despite its high calorie content (565 kilocalories per 100 grams of product), these beneficial properties of sesame seeds are successfully used in special diets for weight loss.

This oilseed crop, with its balanced chemical composition, has a positive effect on the human body, supporting and correcting the normal function of various systems:

• prevention of aging of the body - the presence of antioxidants in the composition of seeds that block free radicals, act at the cellular level and contribute to an increase in the rate of metabolic processes;
• prevention of the development of diabetes mellitus - due to the presence of a high magnesium content in the seed. Regular intake of sesame oil lowers blood glucose levels;
• preventing the development of atherosclerosis - the presence of sesamol and legnan in the seeds, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, prevent the development of cholesterol plaques, leading to diseases of the cardiac and vascular systems of the body, and reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood;
• prevention of osteoporosis - the presence of a high calcium content, helps to strengthen bone and cartilage tissue;
• alignment of the hormonal background in women - the presence of plant phytoestrogen, replenishes hormonal deficiency, in the climacteric period;
• increased immunity - a high concentration of B, A, C vitamins contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system and increase the body's resistance to various infections;
• normalization of the digestive tract - the fiber, which is part of the semen, helps to improve intestinal motility and stabilize carbohydrate metabolism in the body.

Sesame Seed Applications

Sesame is widely used in various spheres of life. Due to its pleasant nutty flavor, it is traditionally used:

• in the bakery industry - when baking various rolls. Sprinkling sesame seeds on a bread product increases its vitamin and energy value. Of all the sweet desserts, sesame halva is the healthiest delicacy that has a nutritious and healing effect on the body;
• in oriental cuisine, sesame paste or tahini is very popular, which is used to prepare desserts and various sauces, as well as consumed in its natural form. It is a 100% environmentally friendly product consisting of finely ground seed with a small amount of water to give a certain consistency of sour cream density. It tastes like peanuts;
• in medicine - has a beneficial effect on the intestines with the regular use of pasta, in the amount of two to three teaspoons, normalizes the stool. Effective in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Sesame oil has a positive effect on the skin, stopping the elements of rashes with dermatitis.
• in cosmetology - sesame oil is a good relaxing agent, with the help of which mimic wrinkles are smoothed, skin pigmentation is removed, acne is stopped. Various masks, using sesame oil, help smooth out wrinkles and keep the skin youthful. The natural sunscreens contained in the oil are the ingredients in tanning creams;
• in dietary nutrition for weight loss - despite the high calorie content of sesame seeds, it is included in the diet of various diets. The balanced content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins, provides a quick saturation of the body with nutrients and helps to reduce appetite.

Important to note! During heat treatment, up to 90% of all useful properties of sesame are lost. Therefore, the most effective use: raw and in the form of oils.

How is sesame seed useful for adults and children? It can be used as a prophylactic agent to keep the body functioning normally. If health problems arise, then, with the help of sesame seeds, you can smooth out the manifestations of the pathological process.

Among women

With the extinction of a woman's reproductive function, a hormonal disruption occurs, as a result of which negative symptoms of the climacteric period begin to appear. In this case, there are hot flashes, increased blood pressure, cardiac abnormalities, accompanied by an unstable emotional background.

The presence of natural analogs of female sex hormones contained in sesame allows you to smooth out the pathological symptoms of menopause and even out the hormonal balance in the body.

In men

The high content of amino acids in sesame seeds, contribute to the rapid build-up of muscle mass, as well as the rapid recovery of the body with increased physical exertion. If there is a disease of the prostate gland, especially in men after 45 years, the use of sesame seeds helps to improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs. In combination with drug treatment, congestion observed in the genitourinary system is stopped.

Taking oil has a beneficial effect on the digestive system of men who have a history of stomach ailments in the form of gastritis or ulcers. Since the "stronger" sex is more susceptible to bad habits in the form of drinking alcoholic beverages, gastrointestinal disease occurs in most men.

In children

In childhood, sesame seed finds its use in the form of oil, which is used externally in infants. The presence of a complex of vitamins, biologically active substances in the herbal preparation, helps to relieve the manifestations of diathesis, which are often observed in childhood.

Internal use of semen for children is shown in the form of sesame milk, 2-3 teaspoons per day after the age of one year. It is necessary to introduce such a food product into the child's diet carefully and gradually. From the age of three, it is possible to use sesame halva. This valuable food product provides a small child with an additional complex of all nutrients and calcium necessary for his growth.

How to take sesame seeds correctly?

For better assimilation of the seed, it is taken in the form of a powder in the amount of 10 grams per day. Depending on health problems or for the purpose of prevention, taking sesame seeds can be not only in the form of a powder, but also in the form of butter, milk, paste or halva:

• to remove toxins from the body - 20 grams of powder three times a day;
• with indigestion - a mixture of two teaspoons of crushed seeds, a glass of water and a teaspoon of honey is prepared. Take one third of a glass three times a day;
• with a lack of calcium - the daily intake is one tablespoon of seed;
• with hemorrhoids - a decoction of 15 grams of seed powder per glass of water is prepared. After boiling, the mixture is left over low heat for five minutes. After cooling down, it is drunk in full.

Is it possible during pregnancy and lactation?

Pregnancy is a double burden on a woman's body, when her good immunity and good nutrition give a healthy baby. The presence in sesame of a vitamin complex, minerals, trace elements and other useful substances, contribute to the maintenance of the body of a pregnant woman and the normal bearing of a baby.

Sesame can be used, but it is better in the second half of pregnancy and in the absence of allergic reactions of the body. Semen can be taken in baked goods or with dairy products at a dosage of one teaspoon per glass of yogurt or kefir. Applying the oil as a salad dressing will increase the nutritional value of the product.

The use of sesame seeds is also possible during lactation, if the woman did not have an allergic reaction, but with caution, especially when complementary foods are introduced to the child.

Contraindications and possible harm

Despite the many useful properties that are inherent in sesame seeds, in some cases there are contraindications to its use:

• allergy - the presence of allergic reactions to various types of nuts is undesirable for the use of this product;
• varicose veins - the presence of a substance in sesame that increases blood clotting can lead to the development of thrombosis;
• individual intolerance to the individual components that make up the seed.

Important! Regular consumption of sesame seeds in large quantities leads to disruption of the digestive system of the body in the form of constipation, therefore it is necessary to observe the dosage in the application of the product.

Traditional medicine recipes

Sesame seeds are widely used in traditional medicine recipes, both as oil, for external and internal use, and as a powder. Gives a positive effect on various diseases:

• mastitis - 15 grams of toasted seeds, crush to a powdery state and mix with a spoonful of vegetable oil. Apply to the breast as a compress to loosen breast lumps;
• anti-aging effect - a mixture of 15 grams of sesame seed, 5 grams of ground ginger and 5 grams of powdered sugar is prepared. The mixture is taken in the amount of one teaspoon once a day;
• colds, accompanied by cough - warm oil, temperature 36 degrees, rubbed into the chest, followed by wrapping. The procedure is done for several days at night. Promotes better sputum discharge and relief of inflammation.

Correct and dosed use of sesame seeds will not only get rid of some health problems, but also increase your defenses in the fight against various infections.

Sesame is one of the most ancient plants, and ancient legends that came from Assyria testify to this. Valuable raw materials were actively used in cooking, and have not lost their popularity to this day, because they are added to many culinary masterpieces around the world. How else, in addition to cooking, to use sesame seeds, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which have been studied by scientists for many years?

Why sesame seeds are useful - basic qualities

By adding tiny grains to baked goods or delicious dishes, few people know that it is not only tasty, but also has a beneficial effect on the body. What is sesame useful for, and what is hidden in this wonderful product?

Sesame, the useful properties and contraindications of which are so diverse, are used in the treatment of many diseases and even as preventive measures. The use of this product is recommended in dealing with the following body problems:

1. oncological diseases;
2. high cholesterol levels;
3. mineral imbalance;
4. a weak immune system;
5. colds;
6. obesity;
7. atherosclerosis;
8. joint ailments;
9. diseases of the nervous system;
10. failure in the digestive system.

Doctors warn that this product can also cause quite dangerous consequences, so it is imperative that you undergo an examination before treatment, which will help to determine how necessary the effect is with this particular remedy.

Can you eat sesame seeds raw?

When asked whether it is possible to eat sesame in its raw form, almost all admirers of this wonderful product will certainly answer - it is not only possible, but also necessary, because it is in raw grains that a huge amount of useful elements is contained. The only thing to remember is using sesame seeds in the treatment, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which are so interesting - if the recipe requires special use (boiling, infusion or brewing), be sure to strictly follow the instructions.

What if I can't eat a raw product for some reason? You should not get upset in advance - you can subject it to simple processing. Sometimes it is enough just to soak the grains for several hours or even hold them for 1-2 minutes in a frying pan preheated to medium temperature. You can turn this wonderful remedy into powder and take it with a little water - the healing properties will not decrease at all.

Sesame seed, benefits and harms

How exactly sesame affects the body and organ systems, the benefits and harms of this product - these features have been studied for a long time, and scientists have accurately established a lot of interesting things. The grains will bring irreplaceable benefits in such cases:

1. with diseases of bones and joints (you can use them for prevention);
2. for problems with hair, skin and nails;
3. for the prevention of osteoporosis;
4. with asthma or colds, accompanied by cough or shortness of breath.

Women can also benefit from the seeds, because with the help of certain substances, reproductive functions can be supported. It is imperative to consume a valuable product when feeding a baby - this will prevent the development of mastopathy.

Despite the fact that tiny grains are of considerable value to the body, they can also bring harm. Who should not use this healthy product, and what side effects can careless attitude to prohibitions threaten?

The grains should not be consumed by people suffering from increased blood clots and increased blood clotting. Urolithiasis is another contraindication that you definitely need to pay attention to.

It is imperative to remember that the gastric mucosa can suffer from the sharp edges of the grains, so they should be consumed only after a meal. Another unpleasant symptom that can occur when eating a product on an empty stomach is a strong feeling of thirst and prolonged nausea.

How to take sesame seeds

Before taking sesame seeds, you definitely need to familiarize yourself with the rules for the use of seeds - this will help to avoid unpleasant complications and increase the effectiveness of treatment. You should not come up with special multicomponent formulations for admission - you can use the product yourself, simply drinking it with clean water.

Another rule that must be followed when taking the drug is to strictly observe the dosage. How much product is needed for daily effects on diseases? Doctors are sure that more than 30 grams. should not be consumed per day - this will certainly lead to unpleasant consequences, especially if the dosage is constantly exceeded.

It is better to eat a healthy and valuable product raw, without heat treatment - this is what will bring the greatest effect. If there are no special problems with the body, you can simply add seeds to baked goods or your favorite dishes - this is quite enough for prevention.

How sesame seeds grow and a description of the plant

If you ask an indigenous plant in the homeland about how sesame grows, you can not wait for an answer. The reason for this is quite interesting - this name is quite popular only in our country, this spice is known all over the world as sesame and simsim. The homeland of culture is hot Africa, but not so long ago they began to successfully grow it on all continents, especially if the climate favors this.

There is nothing special about the plant; it is usually grown only with the aim of obtaining valuable oil, which is used not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology. It can reach two meters in height, but taller specimens can be found in its homeland.

Flowers of the plant are notable - they are quite large, usually 3-5 pieces in inflorescences are collected. Flowering ends with the appearance of bolls, in which numerous seeds ripen with remarkable properties. The peculiarity of valuable grains is that they can be of different shades. In one box, you can see both snow-white seeds and almost black ones.

Despite the fact that this plant is often considered easy to care for, few people can grow it in the country. Requirements for heat, humidity, nutritious feeding - these rules must be followed without fail, only this will help to get your own crop.

Can sesame seeds be breastfed?

Young mothers are often interested in whether sesame seeds can be breastfed and whether it will harm the baby. Doctors are sure that delicious grains will not harm either a woman or a baby, but will only benefit. First of all, it is necessary to use them for preventive purposes for the fairer sex - regular eating of a small amount of the product will help to avoid mastopathy.

Oilseed crops such as sesame have a long history. Its former names are known to us from fairy tales - remember "simsim" and "sesame"? Sesame seeds are incredibly healthy, although not everyone knows about it. Today they are used both in cooking and in cosmetology or medicine. Let's figure out how sesame seeds are useful and how you can take it.

A plant like sesame was first seen in South Africa. Somewhat later, its cultivation began in the Far East, Central Asia and India. By the way, the scope of sesame application abroad is much wider than ours. In Russia, it is mostly used for the preparation of desserts: kozinaki, halva, roasted nuts and so on, baking sprinkles. But not everyone knows how great the benefits of these nondescript seeds are, and if they knew, they would probably use it much more widely.

The benefits of sesame seeds are largely due to its rich composition. Half of it is valuable sesame oil. It also contains sesamin, which can prevent numerous diseases, including significantly reducing the risk of cancer. This component reduces blood cholesterolas well as beta-sitosterol, which is also abundant in sesame seeds.

Present in the composition of vitamins (A, E, C, group B), minerals (calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus). They contribute to the overall health of the body, increase immunity... Other valuable substances in sesame seeds are lecithin and phytin, normalizing mineral balance... Phytosterol is also useful, which boosts immunity and significantly reduces exposure to colds. Thanks to him at times the risk of atherosclerosis is reduced, and if you are overweightthis component helps to fight it more effectively.

The substance thiamine in the composition normalizes metabolism, improves the functioning of the central nervous system... Vitamin PP normalizes digestion and has a beneficial effect on the work of each organ of the gastrointestinal tract. 100 grams of sesame seeds contains 560-570 kcal.

Types and features of choice

You need to know that sesame seeds are black and white. The latter also includes yellow, beige, golden, brown seeds. They differ in the following characteristics:

• Taste... Black sesame is more bitter, and it is better to use it for cooking rice, salads, vegetables. White seeds are more combined with baked goods and sweets.
• Scent... It is more pronounced in dark varieties, softer in light varieties.
• Composition... Black seeds contain more lignans and fetosterapols, antioxidants, vitamins A and B. In turn, white seeds contain more vitamins C, E and E, protein and fat.

Chinese experts consider black sesame more beneficial due to the nutrients in the composition. They help fight the deficiency of certain substances in the body, triggered by stress or age-related changes. Also, black sesame seeds are more appreciated by the Indian science of Ayurveda.

Generally speaking, white and black sesame seeds are approximately equal in beneficial properties. Therefore, when choosing, consider for which dish you plan to use seeds or the deficiency of which components in the body you want to replenish.

When choosing seeds, pay attention that they are dry and scattered freely throughout the package. Better to buy them by weight or at least in transparent bags. If sesame seeds taste bitter, it indicates poor quality or spoilage, and it is better to buy sesame seeds elsewhere.

Useful properties of sesame seeds

When eaten the benefits of sesame seeds are as follows:

• Restoration of the required content of minerals thanks to phytin.
• Cleansing the body of toxins and toxins due to the laxative effect.
• Normalization of metabolism and reduction of the likelihood of obesity due to betasitosterol.
• Replenishing the lack of calcium in the body (100 grams of the product contains about 1475 mg of this substance).
• Normalization of the digestive system (thanks to vitamin PP and other substances).
• Blood pressure normalization.
• Scattering of fatty plaques on the walls of veins and capillaries by means of phytosterol. These plaques can lead to the formation of blood clots and blockage of blood vessels, the development of atherosclerosis.
• Reducing the likelihood of osteoporosis and reducing the risk of joint disease due to the high amount of calcium.
• Improving the functioning of the nervous system due to thiamine.
• The substance riboflavin has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system.

The beneficial properties of raw sesame seeds allow them to be used to treat and prevent pneumonia, hypertension, kidney, liver, pancreas and thyroid diseases. They also reduce the likelihood of cancer, accelerate blood flow to the pelvic organs.

Sesame seed oil is popular in traditional medicine. It is used to treat various skin diseases. It is added to ointments and emulsions, and is used for patches.

If you mix sesame seeds with flax or poppy seeds, you get a strong aphrodisiac that will affect both men and women.

Sesamin in the composition of seeds refers to lingans - antioxidants that help fight toxins and various carcinogens. It is a unique ingredient found only in sesame seeds. This antioxidant slows down the aging process, helps to resist cancer cells, therefore it is often included in pharmacological preparations.

Sesame is popular among athletes as well. This is explained by the high protein content (20%), which is highly digestible and allows you to build muscle mass. This protein is a vegetable protein, therefore, it does not leach calcium and other important minerals from the blood.

Benefits of sesame seeds for women

The benefits of sesame seeds are especially great for women. It helps to reduce the risk of mastopathy, regulates and evens out hormones.

Also, sesame can be safely used for cosmetic purposes. Sesame oil is ideal for this. It helps to make the skin fresher and more elastic, relieves irritation, eliminates fine wrinkles, and prevents the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. This product is also ideal for moisturizing hair.

The benefits of sesame for weight loss

Despite the high calorie content, sesame seed is actively used for weight loss. The lignans in its composition help to increase the activity of some liver enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids. Therefore, sesame seed powder is quite often added to dietary supplements for weight loss and supplements for bodybuilders. But it is not at all necessary to use them - the maximum benefit can be obtained by simply eating the seeds.

Another weight loss benefit of sesame is to control appetite and prevent overeating. It also reduces cravings for sweets and other harmful substances, saturates remarkably, speeds up metabolic processes and normalizes blood sugar levels. All this has an extremely beneficial effect on the figure.

As we can see, the benefits and harms of sesame seeds are incomparable - there are much more beneficial properties. However, there are some contraindications to consider.

Contraindications to the use of sesame seeds

Despite all the benefits, sesame seeds can be harmful. This is possible in the following cases:

• For allergies, which is accompanied by coughing fits and other negative manifestations (rash, redness on the skin).
• It is not recommended to give sesame seeds to children aged 1-5 years, since their body is not yet able to fully assimilate and break down fats.
• Sesame oil tends to lower blood pressure, which is good for hypertensive patients, but bad for hypotonic.
• Not recommended consume seeds pregnant women in the third trimester, since a high concentration of calcium and other substances can provoke premature birth.

Also, contraindications for treatment with the use of sesame seeds usually include high blood clotting (exceeding the norm), thrombosis in the vessels, and urolithiasis.

How to take sesame seeds

Sesame seeds are, rather, not a medicine, but a healthy food product, so there are no clear rules regarding its use. You can include it in your diet however you like. They can be used to prepare various dishes: desserts, smoothies, cocktails, muffins, salads, vegetables, cereals and so on.

To get the maximum useful properties from sesame seeds, you need to prepare it for further use. You can use one of the following methods:

• Soak for a couple of hours, and then cook in accordance with the selected recipe.
• Warm up by frying, but do not fry, otherwise all useful substances will be lost. How to do it correctly is described below.
• Crush or grind if you need to add it to the serving dish.

It is sometimes indicated to use sesame seeds raw, for example, if you need to sprinkle it on a salad or put it on baked goods. To preserve all the valuable properties, try to add yourself closer to the end of the cooking process.

If the seeds are bought raw, then they are often fried in a pan (dry)... Roasting should not last more than a few minutes, and during this time the seeds should be stirred regularly. As a result, they should acquire a pleasant aroma and become darker. However, keep in mind that if the seeds become completely dark and have an unpleasant smell, then you have burned them. They cannot be consumed, since they have turned from a useful product into an extremely harmful one.

A convenient way to consume seeds is to cook with them. a paste called tahini. It is considered a healthier alternative to the popular peanut butter and many other nut-based pastes. Many other interesting dishes are prepared on the basis of the same tahini. Also, this paste can be bought ready-made - it can directly replace seeds.

Sesame seed is a product that has a huge number of beneficial properties. It has found wide application in both cooking and medicine. Seeds are included in a lot of interesting recipes, and using it to prepare certain dishes, you will get not only an interesting taste, but also considerable benefits for your own health.

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