Those little tiny seeds that come on your hamburger bun have been long underestimated for their health benefits. Sesame seed have been used for centuries as a natural way to gain valuable nutrients through food and keep a heart-healthy body happy.
According to the World's Healthiest Foods www.whfoods.org, sesame seeds contain elements like calcium, magnesium and zinc, minerals like iron and copper, phytosterols, and two valuable forms of fiber.
Historically, sesame seeds have been grown in tropical corners of the world and are used regularly in the traditional Indian medicine practice of Ayurveda. According to www.joyfulbelly.com, sesame seeds are considered warming to the body and promote digestion, bone health and lubricate the body. Warm sesame oil is often massaged on the body to help improve skin quality and vascular circulation.
So how many of these power packed seeds is needed daily and what diseases can they help the body fight? Ayurveda recommends a small handful of seeds, chewed thoroughly, daily for men and women. Check out the Sesame List to find out just what ingredients in sesame seeds are disease fighting and health promoting!