Description

Sesame seeds:

rich in:

mono- unsaturated fatty acid– oleic acid-

  • helps lower LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol.
  • may help prevent coronary artery disease and stroke

valuable source of – dietary protein

  • amino acids essential for growth
  • 18g of protein per 100g (32% DRI)

dietary fibre- lignans– sesamin and sesamolin

antioxidants

rich in b-complex vitamins eg:

niacin: 100g=28% DRI. Helps reduce LDL-cholesterol                                  levels in blood

folic acid: 100g = 25% DRI. essential for DNA synthesis.                             Helps prevent neural tube defects in newborns

thiamin B1

pyridoxine B6

riboflavin

rich in essential minerals eg:

calcium

iron

manganese

zinc

magnesium

selenium

copper

phosphorus

zinc

molybdenum

These minerals play a vital role in bone mineralization, red blood cell production, enzyme synthesis, hormone production, as well as regulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle activities.