In Arabic, sesame sounds like "sim-sim" and literally translates as "a plant consisting of butter". In China, sesame is considered a product that embodies a healthy mind. Many eastern doctors seriously believe that it prolongs life. Almost in all eastern countries, sesame is a plant that is associated with immortality.

Seeds of sesame are extracted from the fruit, which is a box full of small nucleoli. If you try them on the tooth, you can feel a sour nutty taste with an oily shade. This is due to the fact that sesame seeds are more than 50% oil.

At present, the production of oil has become secondary. The most popular now is the seeds. They are fried and added to a variety of dishes, which gives the food a unique, exquisite taste. Sesame seeds are used in sushi, rolls, rolls, salads and even meat.

Why are sesame seeds useful?.

Seeds of sesame can boast an extremely rich composition: they contain carbohydrates (more than 12%), fats (46 - 48%), protein (over 19%), and a truly incredible amount of vitamins and valuable microelements. It has been proven that sesame seeds are superior to most calcium rich foods (dairy, in particular) in terms of calcium, vitamin and antioxidant content,.

Sesame seeds are endowed with the ability to clear the vessels from the accumulated cholesterol in them, and the body from toxins from toxins, and also normalize the metabolism. If every day to eat up to three teaspoons of this useful product, you can not only significantly strengthen the bone system, but also prevent such dangerous ailments as osteoporosis.

And prolonged use of sesame seeds helps to rejuvenate the body, restore hair shine and strength and give strength and smoothness to nail plates. At the same time, those who wish to get the most benefit from sesame seeds will not be prevented from knowing that for this purpose it is best to use them raw, ideally - sprouted.

Alas, but sesame seeds have some contraindications - this is poor blood clotting, thrombosis and in some cases urolithiasis.

In cooking, sesame seeds can be used both as a seasoning, and for preparing such tasty and useful treats as tahini halva, kozinaki or even margarine. They sprinkle pastries, they are added to salads, and they complement the taste of various seafood dishes. Particularly common sesame seeds in Chinese cuisine - what only are delicious sesame balls or wonderful hot snacks with the addition of sesame!.

In Arabic cuisine, sesame seeds are prepared with a wonderful tahini pasta, and in Japan it is one of the main ingredients of a popular seasoning with an interesting name gomasio, a mixture of sesame seeds with salt, which is most often sprinkled with rice dishes.

Sesame seeds - the right application In order to extract the maximum of useful properties from seeds, they must be thoroughly chewed.

To facilitate the digestion of nutrients by the body, it is recommended to soak them beforehand: after they are soaked, they become much softer.

The composition includes a large amount of oil, consisting of polyunsaturated fatty acids, saturated acids, glycerol esters and acids of organic origin.

The substance thiamine and vitamin PP contained in the seeds of this plant have a beneficial effect on the digestive system.

Thiamine normalizes metabolism and improves the functioning of the nervous system.

The presence of phytosterol in seeds helps to remove excess cholesterol from the body, helps to get rid of excess kilograms.

Already after a while after regular use of sesame, there is an improvement in the condition of the skin, hair and nails.

Sesame oil can be used as a tanning agent: it removes redness and inflammation of the skin.

What is useful for sesame oil?.

Sesame oil is obtained from raw or pre-fried seeds. In the first case, it will be more light and useful, and in the second case it will be more fragrant and darker. The composition of sesame oil can boast the presence of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as stearic and oleic with linoleic. A lot of it and various minerals, valuable amino acids, lecithin and vitamins. Such a unique composition allows to store such oil successfully for a whole seven or even nine years!.

Sesame oil is endowed with powerful anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory, as well as pronounced antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. And it is also an excellent antidepressant and immunostimulant.

Sesame oil perfectly helps reduce glucose and blood pressure, and is an excellent prevention of type 2 diabetes. That is why it is recommended to periodically use it as a useful salad dressing. But for the frying of such oil, unfortunately, is not good. You can simply use daily on the spoonful of this miracle oil - this will help not only increase the calcium content in the body, but also prevent a variety of diseases of the pancreas and thyroid gland, as well as the heart or liver.

Very useful will be sesame oil and to maintain beauty. Many of the fair sex willingly use it to care for lifeless, brittle, dry and split hair. Yes, and with dandruff sesame oil is also excellent! It not only actively nourishes the hair along the entire length, but also returns the lost shine to them, activates their growth, and also helps in every way to restore their structure as soon as possible.

In summer, sesame oil reliably protects hair from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, moreover, it is endowed with the ability to prevent the appearance of early gray hair! Favorably affects this oil and on the scalp - it perfectly moisturizes the skin, permanently eliminating them from peeling and dryness. And it also perfectly helps to cope with fungal lesions of the scalp!.

No less widely sesame oil is used in cosmetology and for massage, because it is endowed with the ability to strengthen the body. And, of course, with the addition of this oil make highly effective face masks that help not only to moisturize and nourish, but also significantly rejuvenate the skin!.

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