It's harvest season and everyone is celebrating Baisakhi, Pongal, Bihu and Makarsankranti this week! While we relish delicious 'Til' (sesame seeds) ladoos, chikkis , rewdis etc on these festival days, I wonder how many of us are aware about the great nutritional value of til or sesame seeds. Here are some little known facts about Til, after reading which , you might make a Makar Sankranti resolution to have sesame seeds or til round the year and not keep it as a Sankranti must have!! .
Benefits of Til (Sesame Seeds)
Full of Great Protein: Sesame seeds are full of high quality protein. Protein makes up 20 percent of the seed with 4.7 grams of protein per ounce.
Benefits of Til (Sesame Seeds)
Full of Great Protein: Sesame seeds are full of high quality protein. Protein makes up 20 percent of the seed with 4.7 grams of protein per ounce.
Helps Prevent Diabetes: Sesame seeds contain magnesium and other nutrients. Sesame oil has been shown to prevent diabetes, and it can also improve plasma glucose in hypersensitive diabetics.
Reduces Blood Pressure: The same study above reveals how sesame oil lowers blood pressure in diabetics. Sesame seeds are full of magnesium – a key nutrient known to help lower blood pressure.
Good for Digestion: The high fiber content of sesame seeds helps the intestines with elimination.
For Healthy Skin: The high zinc content helps produce collagen, giving skin more elasticity and helping repair damaged body tissues.
Prevents Wrinkles: Sesame seed oil prevents harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun from damaging your skin, preventing the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation.
Hair Benefits: Sesame seed oil is full of the nutrients needed for a healthy scalp and hair.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/20-health-benefits-of-sesame-you-wont-believe.html#ixzz3xDTan6S1
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