Sesame is familiar from ancient times, but it is still used. Because of the many useful substances it is used in cooking, medicine and cosmetology. But mostly it is grown for making butter.
Chemical composition and caloric content
The main advantage of sesame - antioxidant sesamin. It is used to treat many diseases, for example, for oncology and high cholesterol. The seeds also contain beta-sitosterol. It helps lower cholesterol. It is because of him that the shelf life of oil and seeds is very large.
In addition, the sesame contains many amino acids, proteins and carbohydrates, vitamins A, B, C, E, magnesium, iron, lecetin and many others.
Another component that deserves attention is phytin. It helps to restore the mineral balance in the body. And phytosterol helps to strengthen the immune system and helps reduce the risk of getting the flu. Also this element helps to reduce weight and reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Thiamine supports normal metabolism and regulates the nervous system. And vitamin PP promotes normal functioning of the digestive tract. The energy value of sesame seed is about 560-580 kcal. The oil content in sesame is 45%.
The benefits of sesame: white and black
It is better to use fresh seeds, heated, soaked.
To extract maximum benefit from the seeds, it must be chewed thoroughly. The easiest way to do this in a soaked form. In addition, in this form it is easier to digest.
The positive aspects of sesame include:
- As mentioned earlier, the seeds contain a lot of oil. Which include acids and esters. They are positive for health in general;
- The seeds contain a huge amount of calcium. It helps strengthen bones and reduces the chance of getting osteoporosis. It also helps build muscle mass;
- Strengthens nails and hair. Improves the appearance of the skin;
- Riboflavin accelerates growth and improves blood composition;
- Phytoestrogen is a substitute for female sex hormones, so the seeds are recommended to be used by women after 45 years.
Sesame seed: harm and contraindications
There is practically no negative impact from seeds. But sometimes they can still harm health:
- Not recommended for people with high blood clotting, as the seeds contribute to this process;
- Since it contains a large amount of oil, it is not recommended for children. Their bodies are not yet able to disengage fat;
- Do not abuse the seeds, the dose - three teaspoons;
- People who suffer from urolithiasis, sesame is contraindicated.
Sesame oil: the benefits and harm
Many studies have shown that oil is a healing source:
- Effectively taken with oncology;
- Increases resistance to organisms to infections;
- Helps fight lung diseases. When coughing, it is warmed up and rubbed into the lung area. Heat the oil to 38 degrees. After a sick person, they wrap up and rest in bed;
- When coughing, oil is taken orally, one tablespoon per day;
- They strengthen the gums with oil, prevent caries, restore the mucous membrane and activate the oral receptors;
- Toxins are removed from the mouth with oil. Applied with ENT diseases;
- Fights headaches and insomnia. Heated butter rubbed into the temples and foot. With a headache make lotion of oil;
- In addition, the oil fights hypertension, diabetes, anemia. Helps to improve metabolism, restores the thyroid gland;
- Use in diseases of the digestive tract. With it, you can cure gastritis and ulcers, for this, three times a day, take a tablespoon of oil. The main condition is to take it before meals;
- Recommend to use the elderly and pregnant. Since it contains a large amount of calcium;
- Although the energy value is very high, but it is recommended to include in the diet for weight loss;
- Promotes wound healing, including burns;
- Used for massage;
- Applied in cosmetology, as a mask for hair, skin, nails. It strengthens and restores them.
No matter how useful the oil, but it carries hidden damage. Namely:
- Do not use in conjunction with aspirin and products with oxalic acid. These products include cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach and many other products. Otherwise, urolithiasis may appear;
- In some cases, allergies.
How to take sesame seed and oil
Sesame and its oil are used in cosmetology, medicine, and cooking.
Application in cosmetology:
- Oil is widely used for various procedures;
- With it, make masks for hair and skin. As it nourishes, moisturizes and softens;
- The components of the oil help to produce collagen, it revives the skin its former elasticity;
- Rejuvenates the skin;
- Helps in the fight against acne;
- Apply to sunscreen cosmetics;
- With it, cleanse the skin from cosmetics;
- Suitable for sensitive skin.
Use in medicine:
- Oil is recommended to use in its pure form;
- Can be used as a salad dressing;
- Dose of oil for adults: one teaspoon several times a day with meals;
- Seed dose for adults: at least - one tablespoon per day, maximum - three tablespoons. It is better to start with a minimum amount;
- For children, oil and seeds are allowed to use from the age of three;
- Children aged 3 - 14 years can use from 5 drops to a teaspoon;
- Seeds - up to one tablespoon.
Cooking Applications:
- As mentioned earlier, in order to preserve all the useful substances the product does not need to be thermally processed;
- Seeds serve as a good decoration for baking;
- Give an exquisite flavor to every meal;
- For frying, you can use sesame oil;
- It is also used for salad dressing.
Linen porridge with sesame: recipe, benefit and harm
This porridge fills the body with a variety of nutrients. Allows you to deal with a variety of diseases, even in neglected condition.
Main useful properties:
- Balances pressure. Improves metabolism;
- Helps to cough up phlegm and even pneumonia;
- It helps with allergies;
- It has laxative properties;
- Normalizes sugar level;
- Recommend to use for any illness utilities;
- It helps with impotence;
- Reduces the level of toxins in the body.
There are no contraindications to the use of this dish. This is proven by many studies.
But it is not recommended for people with allergies (is rare, but there are cases).
Porridge is sold in stores, but you can cook at home. For cooking you will need:
- Flax seeds - 3 tbsp. l .;
- Sesame seeds - 3 tbsp. l .;
- Additives - to taste.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Calories: 560 kcal.
Stages of cooking:
- Unroasted seeds are ground to flour;
- Fill with water at room temperature;
- Mix well, add more water if necessary;
- Leave to infuse for 20 minutes;
- They introduce various additives - honey, nuts, sugar, fruit, and so on.
Kozinaki from sesame seeds: a recipe, benefit and harm
Kozinaki, undoubtedly, a useful product. It can be made even more useful if you add sesame. What are the useful properties of this product:
- Honey in the composition enhances the beneficial effect of the product;
- Calcium in this product is more than in dairy;
- Kozinaki, bought in the store, in many ways inferior to those prepared at home;
- This product is recommended to use for people with great physical exertion or those who are constantly in stressful situations. Since the chemical elements positively affect the nervous system, and the energy value of the product allows you to quickly renew forces.
Kozinaki harm only, if you use them in large quantities. Since the product contains a lot of sugar.
Naturally easier to just buy sweets. But they will be much more useful if cooked at home. To prepare you need:
- Sesame - 100 g;
- Sunflower seeds - 150 g;
- Honey - 200 g;
- Icing sugar - 50 g;
- Lemon juice - 1 tsp ...
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Calories: 495 kcal.
Stages of cooking:
- Seeds are fried in a dry frying pan;
- In a frying pan over low heat drown honey, sugar and lemon juice;
- Combine honey mixture and seeds;
- The mixture is poured into the mold and allowed to cool for 3-4 hours.
Sesame Urbech: Recipe, Benefit and Harm
The Dagestan highlanders took this sweetness with them on a hike, he gave them strength in harsh conditions. In addition, this dish has such useful properties:
- Quickly quenches hunger and thirst;
- Improves immunity;
- Fills the body with protein;
- Promotes the treatment of diabetes and lowers cholesterol;
- Helps the work of the heart and blood vessels;
- Improves vision;
- Helps when trying to lose weight;
- The composition includes many nutrients that are necessary for normal human life;
- Easy to digest;
- It has a special interesting taste, both sweet and tart.
Virtually no sweets. From this people should refuse those who are allergic to nuts and seeds. In addition, a large number of Urbech can damage the figure.
With this paste, there are many recipes. And you can just eat, spreading it on bread. How to make sweet?
- Sesame - 200 g;
- Honey - 100 g;
- Caster sugar - 50g;
- Lemon juice - 1 tsp ...
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Caloric content: 592 kcal.
Stages of cooking:
- Sesame dried in a dry skillet;
- For the recipe, it is better to take white sesame, as it is without husk. But black seeds are also suitable;
- Honey is combined with powdered sugar and heated in a water bath, the mixture should turn out to be liquid. Depending on personal preference, the amount of sweeteners can be adjusted;
- The finished sesame seeds in a blender are ground to a paste;
- Combine the two mixtures and mix until smooth, this can be done in a blender;
- Paste shift the jar and stored in the refrigerator.
How to choose and store sesame
Proper storage will keep a maximum of useful substances.
Storage Rules:
- Seeds should remain dry and crumbly. However, they should have the same color and not have a bitter taste;
- For long term storage of unpeeled sesame. In addition, it contains more nutrients;
- It is stored in a container in a dry and dark place;
- Peeled sesame stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Thus, the taste of the product will not change, and useful properties will remain;
- In a dark place the seeds are stored for three months, in the refrigerator for half a year, in the freezer for a year;
- Oil can be stored for several years, without changes in useful qualities.
Eat sesame seeds, cook delicious sweets out of them and be healthy!
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