Seeds of power
Update: 2018-01-07 06:14 IST
The humble sesame is rated as one of the world’s healthiest foods, and with much reason! Originating from India, legends state that they were considered a symbol of ‘immortality’.
One of the earliest condiments to be discovered, sesame seeds were also one of the first sources of oil. While most know that sesame is great for calcium, there are many more reasons to add sesame seeds to your diet..
- Full of Protein
- Good for digestion as they have a high fibre content
- Work to make the skin healthy
- Good for eye health – black sesame seeds are the best for this
- Encourages bone health due to high calcium
- Helps lessen anxiety
- Good for respiratory Health