What trace elements are in sesame seeds! – smolinina
What trace elements are in sesame seeds!

What trace elements are in sesame seeds!

It is widely believed that milk is a record holder for the content of calcium and if there is a shortage of this element, you should lean on dairy products. However, not milk, but small white seeds - sesame - this is the record holder for the content of calcium. The calcium content in milk is approximately 120 mg per 100 grams of product, and in sesame seeds-975 mg per 100 grams of product. And in this regard, sesame is not even a rival to dairy products. The lack of calcium in the body can be filled with sesame seeds. However, the benefits of sesame are not only in this.



Useful properties of sesame seeds

Unfortunately, today, calcium deficiency is observed in most people. This is because traditional nutrition mostly has an acidifying effect on the body, in other words, it lowers the pH level, and in order to restore the acid-base balance, the body is forced to spend the main alkaline minerals-calcium, potassium and magnesium. Since calcium deficiency very quickly affects the health of bones and teeth, its lack is reflected quite painfully.



Sesame will help solve the problem of calcium deficiency, but it is important to know that its seeds, like any other, are not absorbed by the body. We don't have the enzymes to break them down, and soaking the seeds won't help. In order for sesame to be absorbed, it must be mechanically destroyed, in other words, ground, and only in this form does it make sense to use it. Many blenders can not cope with this due to the fact that the seeds are too small and just slip past the blades, so you will need a fairly powerful unit. You can take ground sesame seeds for about half a glass a day. The appetite for this product is usually very strong, since the lack of calcium is relevant for many people. If there is no appetite, then the body does not need sesame seeds; it is not worth eating through force.



Sesame seeds also contain vitamins such as a, B, C, and E. Among the trace elements are calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron. Due to the high content of calcium, the condition of the nails improves, bones and joints are strengthened. In addition, sesame has a high protein content of 18 g per 100 g of product.



Sesame seeds: useful properties



Sesame is a plant that has a very ancient history. It was first mentioned in Assyrian myths, where it is said that the gods who created the world drank a drink from sesame. Sesame is the second name for sesame. And under the drink, most likely, we mean sesame milk. The use of sesame for food was first started, presumably, by the Assyrians: we can learn about this from their manuscripts dating back to the third millennium BC.



The caloric content of sesame seeds is 573 calories. The content of fat, protein, and carbohydrates is 50/18/23, respectively. Sesame also contains a lot of potassium, calcium, magnesium and vitamins necessary for the full functioning of a person.



Sesame seeds will be a great helper when switching to vegetarianism. Sesame seeds are 20 % made up of amino acids, which can be deficient in a plant-based diet.

There may be a question whether sesame is fried. I must say that sesame does not need to be fried, as it loses most of its benefits during heat treatment. The best option is to use it in the form of sesame milk, diluting the ground seeds with water; in addition, you can add ground sesame to salads, this will give them a pleasant nutty taste. These ways of eating sesame are as useful as possible.



Sesame seeds are a good source of healthy fats, proteins, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial plant components.



Eating large portions of these seeds regularly can help control your sugar levels.



To optimize your nutrient intake, you can eat soaked, roasted, or sprouted sesame seeds.