Sesame seeds, also commonly known as Til in some regions of India, is a widely popular kitchen ingredient that can be found in almost every household. Mostly, sesame is grown for the oil in its seeds, which is why they are praised as superior among other oil-based seeds.
These seeds have been existing in various cuisines for thousands of years. In China, sesame seeds are found in servings of various noodle dishes are even used as a flavoring agent in cakes, pastries and other popular desserts that have sesame as the star-ingredient. Korean cuisine also highly favour these seeds, as they are used in a variety of dishes to add a wonderful, toasted nuttiness. Even Indian cuisine uses the rich oily seeds in their dishes and the most popular among them is Til ke ladoo, every Indian is familiar with this loaded sweet as it is the quintessential winter treat.
Have you ever wondered why Til ke ladoo is so beneficial for our health even though it's sweet? The answer lies in the question, it is beneficial for our overall health because of the presence of ‘Til’ in it. Sesame seeds are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are good for our body. These properties help our body in various ways and some of them are listed below.
Immunity Boosting properties
Sesame seeds are known for antibacterial properties. Beside this they are rich in copper, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin E that stimulates the production of white blood cells to fight against infections.
Bone Health
These seeds are enriched in calcium which is good for healthy bones. Sesame helps to absorb nutrients in the body which is proven to be helpful for the bones. One tbsp of sesame seeds contain 87.80 mg of calcium, as per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Maintain Blood Pressure
Sesame is blessed with magnesium and calcium which may help to reduce blood pressure while protecting the blood vessels. Even nutrients like lignans and phytosterols found in the seeds help to maintain the balance of cholesterol in the body. Thereby, protecting the heart from various ailments.
Dental Health
Sesame is good for oral hygiene as they help to get rid of the bacteria residing in the mouth. You can also achieve pearly white teeth by the practice of oil pulling, in which you have to swish 1 tbsp of sesame oil around your mouth in the morning without brushing your teeth.
Improves Digestion
Due to the presence of abundant fibre in the seeds, it helps in the regulation of better bowel movement. So, if you suffer from irregular stools then including sesame seeds in your diet can be a good option for you.