These seeds from the sesame plant have a nutty flavor. The husked ones are called white sesame and the un-husked are black. They are widely used in Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking.
With a crunchy texture and a nutty taste, they are added to many dishes for the extra flavor. Sesame seeds are tiny flat oval seeds and come in a variety of colors: white, yellow, black and red. Sesame seeds are the oldest known oilseed and have the highest content of oil than any other variety of nuts.
Sesame seeds are drought tolerant and are able to grow where most other seeds aren't able to.
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Continue ReadingSesame Paneer Veggies Recipe - A powerhouse of protein and calcium, paneer is also enriched with properties which is known to promote weight loss by increasing the fat burning process in the body. Paneer is an abundant source of protein as well which is beneficial for our health.
Continue ReadingSesame seeds are a good source of energy due to the high fat content. They contain healthy fats like polyunsaturated fatty acids and Omega-6. They also contain fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus that helps boost energy levels.
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Continue ReadingThe sesame seed is rich in the essential minerals of copper, magnesium and calcium. It’s important that your body get’s a regular dose of these minerals as they carry many health benefits. Copper is good for sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis while magnesium is good for helping those people with respiratory problems.
Continue ReadingWomen who are facing anemia problem due to iron deficiency, they must include sesame seeds in their daily diet chart. The iron found in sesame can help prevent iron deficiency and boost low energy levels. And although copper deficiency isn’t as common, sesame seeds provide a good dose of the copper needed per day to maintain nerve, bone and metabolic health.
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