Sesame balls, sesame paste, sesame scallion pancakes, sesame whole wheat buns, sesame salads, sesame oil, and even sesame paste so delicious you lick the bowl clean... Sesame has so many uses, but do you really know it? Today, I'll take you to explore the secrets of sesame.
1. Contains about 8 times more calcium than milk. 100 grams of black sesame seeds contain 780 mg of calcium, while 100 grams of milk contains 100 mg of calcium. In the morning, the body is in a state of "thirst" and hunger, and its absorption rate for food is the best of the day, so eating sesame for calcium supplementation is suitable for breakfast.
2. Rich in protein. In every 100 grams of sesame, protein accounts for about 20%, which can strengthen your muscles.
3. Rich in Vitamin E. Vitamin E has super antioxidant properties, which can beautify the skin and delay skin aging.
4. Moisturizes the intestines and promotes bowel movements to expel intestinal toxins. The dietary fiber in sesame is as high as 10%. For people with habitual constipation, eating sesame can naturally achieve the auxiliary therapeutic effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements.
5. Prevents and treats gallstones. Sesame is rich in high-quality lecithin, especially in black sesame. Lecithin can break down and lower cholesterol, preventing stone formation. Gallstone patients often have insufficient lecithin in their bile.
6. Prevents senile dementia. After middle age, due to insufficient liver and kidney function, it is easy to suffer from symptoms such as senile dementia and forgetfulness. Eating some sesame can help prevent and slow down this situation.
7. Protects blood vessels. Sesame contains unsaturated fatty acids, which can lower cholesterol and protect cardiovascular health.
8. Nourishes the kidneys and essence. In traditional Chinese medicine, the color black corresponds to the kidneys. Black sesame can nourish the kidneys, and if crushed and eaten, the effect is better, and the calcium is also more easily absorbed. Hair is the essence of the kidneys, so gray hair is due to kidney deficiency. When the kidneys are nourished, the hair will naturally turn black.
9. Protects the liver and has anti-cancer effects. Sesamin shows strong antioxidant effects in the body, and has the effects of lowering blood pressure, antioxidation, lowering cholesterol, and anti-cancer.