Black Sesame Seeds- Nutritional Benefits

By:Narayan Thakur, Updated: Jun 23, 2021 | 22:31 IST
Black Sesame.
Black Sesame Seed commonly known as Kala Til happens to be one of the first oil seeds known to human civilization. The black sesame seeds have been used extensively in the Indian kitchen and also in the field of traditional medicine. It is known for its nutritive, preventive, and curative properties. Loaded with the goodness of Omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, dietary fibers, and vitamins the black sesame seeds have gained the attention of modern researchers and scholars from the field of medicine. Known as the ‘queen of oil seeds’ black sesame is grown in the pods of Sesamum indicum.

Health Benefits of Black Sesame Seeds:
  • Helps regulate blood pressure
  • Improves digestion
  • Prevents cancer
  • Helpful for respiratory health
  • Good for bone health
  • Beneficial for the heart
  • Reduces risk of osteoporosis
  • Helps deal with menopausal symptoms
  • Helps control blood sugar level
  • Rich source of high energy
  • Relieves from pain and allergy
  • Helps control thyroid
  • Improves immunity
Nutritional Facts of Sesame Seeds
Serving Size: 100g
Calories: 600

Nutrients


% Daily Value (DV)


Total Fat 40g

51%


Sodium 20mg


1%


Carbohydrates 20g


7%


Dietary Fibers 20g


71%


Sugar 0g



Protein 20g

40%



Other Benefits of Black Sesame Seeds

  1. Improves Hair and Skin Health: Black sesame seeds are rich in proteins, zinc, antioxidants and fatty acids. Recent studies have found that black sesame seed oil can prevent around 30% of fatal ultraviolet rays from penetrating the skin. It also prevents wrinkles and skin ageing along with helping in hair growth.
  2. Reduces Oxidative Stress: Oxidative stress causes a lot of cell damage and can also become a major reason for chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart issues, the ample amount of antioxidants present in the black sesame seeds slows the rate of cell damage and also aids in cell repairing.
  3. Great for Breastfeeding Mothers: Rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B and proteins black sesame seeds are believed to be beneficial for lactating mothers.
  4. Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Black sesame seeds are said to have great anti-inflammatory properties that help in providing relief from joint pain, toothache and scrapes.
  5. Helps to Maintain Mental Well Being: The presence of amino acids and tyrosine impacts serotonin activity which is a neurotransmitter that affects our mood. An imbalance or deficiency of serotonin could lead to depression and stress. A black sesame seed aids the production of serotonin in the body thereby reducing the risk of anxiety and depression.



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