Sesame Oil offers a variety of health benefits as it is abundant with vitamins, minerals (especially calcium), vegetable protein and essential fatty acids. Powerful antioxidants present in Sesame oil helps with preventing the absorption of the cholesterol and with the reducing of the production of the cholesterol in the liver, in addition sesame oil reduces blood pressure.
Compounds such as Sesamin, Sesamolin and Sesamol contribute to its unique properties. Sesame oil itself has long been considered as a health food that provides high energy and prevents ageing. The health benefits of Sesame are so amazing, that many people consider Sesame oil a potent, nutrient-dense medicinal food and its use has grown in popularity.
Benefits of Sesame Oil
The power of sesame seed oil has been documented for centuries. Ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic practitioners utilized sesame oil to combat a variety of inflammatory, infectious and cancer causing processes.
Sesame oil is believed to relieve pain syndromes such as tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease a digestive disorder). It can also reduce stress, lower cholesterol and detoxify the body.
Among Holistic medicine practitioners, sesame seed oil is used to treat strep throat, staphylococcus bacteria and also athlete’s foot.
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[ultimate_heading main_heading=”1. Promotes Beautiful and Healthy Skin” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Zinc in sesame seeds can boost Collagen production, which is the structural backbone of healthy skin, resulting in more elastic and smooth appearing skin[/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”2. Helps rebuild damaged Tissues” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Research also shows that zinc is beneficial in the body’s repair processes and can soothe burns and prevents skin related disorders.[/ultimate_heading]
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[ultimate_heading main_heading=”3. Boosts Bone Health” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Zinc present of sesame seeds has been shown to boost bone mineral density. One study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found a correlation between zinc deficiency and osteoporosis in the hip and spine fractures. Calcium is a known trace mineral for bone health and Calcium is abundant in sesame seeds.[/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”4. Boosts Oral Health” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Sesame oil has been shown to reduce plaque and whiten teeth. The technique of swishing sesame oil in the mouth, known as oil pulling, boosts oral health by decreasing Streptococcus mutants, a harmful bacteria in both teeth and mouth.[/ultimate_heading]
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[ultimate_heading main_heading=”5. Diabetes Prevention” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Magnesium and other nutrients present in Sesame oil helps prevent diabetes. A study concluded that substitution of sesame oil as the sole edible oil has an additive effect in further decreasing blood pressure and plasma glucose in hypertensive diabetics.[/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”6. Promotes Respiratory Health, Prevents Asthma” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Magnesium, also helps prevent asthma and other respiratory disorders by preventing airway spasms.[/ultimate_heading]
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[ultimate_heading main_heading=”7. Helps in improving Heart Health” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:28px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;”]Sesamol present in Sesame seeds is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound, known to be beneficial in battling heart disease and atherosclerosis. Research has revealed that sesamol possesses over two dozen helpful pharmacologic properties contributing to improve cardio vascular health.[/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”8. Protection against DNA damage from Radiation” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:28px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;”]There exists a constant level of background radiation wherever we live and UV Rays have become a constant threat when we go outside. Sesame seeds help our bodies protect themselves from DNA damage due to radiation. Several studies on mice exposed to radiation were given sesamol and found that they had longer lives than the others which were not fed with sesamol.[/ultimate_heading]
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[ultimate_heading main_heading=”9. Anti cancer properties found in sesame seeds.” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that magnesium intake decreased the risk of colorectal cancer. It was noted that for every 100 mg intake of magnesium, the risk of colorectal cancer decreased by 12%.[/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”10. Boosts Digestive Health” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Sesame seeds are loaded with fiber. Fiber is vital for improving and maintaining colon health and it is a key dietary ingredient for proper digestive health.[/ultimate_heading]
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[ultimate_heading main_heading=”11. Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Copper is an important mineral for strengthening tissues such as blood vessels and joints. Regular consumption of Sesame have helped those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. They have experienced a decrease in pain and joint swelling due to the anti-inflammatory effects Copper contained in sesame seeds.[/ultimate_heading]
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[ultimate_heading main_heading=”Oil Pulling – Flush out your body toxins:” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Oil Pulling, simply put, is gargling with sesame oil.[/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”How is oil pulling done?” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans” margin_design_tab_text=””]In the morning, right after you wake up, drink a glass or two of water to start your saliva flow and then pour one tablespoon (10ml) of sesame oil into your mouth. Swish and swirl the sesame oil gently, in a comfortable way, through the gums and teeth for about fifteen to twenty minutes or until the oil gets thinner and whiter. If the oil is still yellow, the pulling process is to be continued.
Spit it out, then rinse your mouth with warm water. Do not swallow back even a drop of swished oil. Then, you can brush your teeth as you normally do.[/ultimate_heading]
[ultimate_heading main_heading=”What are the benefits of oil pulling?” main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ heading_tag=”p” sub_heading_color=”#161616″ alignment=”left” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:17px;” sub_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:10px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Fira Sans|font_call:Fira+Sans”]Helps in oral hygiene.
Helps cure bleeding gums.
Strengthens the jaws.
Body toxins are flushed out , which makes it good for general health.[/ultimate_heading]
was last modified: September 5th, 2018 by Healtta_2018Login
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