Femme Organics (Simsim) Sesame Seeds 3 Pack

Sesame Seeds (Hulled) Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds that grow in pods on the Sesamum indicum plant. Unhulled seeds have the outer, edible husk intact, while hulled seeds come without the husk. The hull gives the seeds a golden-brown hue. Hulled seeds have an 0ff-white color but turn brown when roasted.

Sesame seeds have many potential health benefits and have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years. They may protect against heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

However, you may need to eat significant amounts — a small handful per day — to gain health benefits. Here are some of the health benefits of sesame seeds.

1. Good Source of Fiber
 

Three tablespoons (30 grams) of unhulled sesame seeds provide 3.5 grams of fiber, which is 12% of the Reference Daily Intake. Fiber is well known for supporting digestive health. Additionally, growing evidence suggests that fiber may play a role in reducing your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. A 3-tablespoon (30-gram) serving of sesame seeds supplies 12% of the RDI for fiber, which is vital for your digestive health.

2. May Lower Cholesterol and Triglycerides
 

Some studies suggest that regularly eating sesame seeds may help decrease high cholesterol and triglycerides — which are risk factors for heart disease.Sesame seeds consist of 15% saturated fat, 41% polyunsaturated fat, and 39% monounsaturated fat. What’s more, sesame seeds contain two types of plant compounds — lignans and phytosterols — that may also have cholesterol-lowering effects.
 

3. Nutritious Source of Plant Protein
 

Sesame seeds supply 5 grams of protein per 3-tablespoon (30-gram) serving.To maximize protein availability, opt for hulled, roasted sesame seeds. The hulling and roasting processes reduce oxalates and phytates — compounds that hamper your digestion and absorption of protein. Protein is essential for your health, as it helps build everything from muscles to hormones.Notably, sesame seeds are low in lysine, an essential amino acid more abundant in animal products. However, vegans and vegetarians can compensate by consuming high-lysine plant proteins — particularly legumes, such as kidney beans and chickpeas. On the other hand, sesame seeds are high in methionine and cysteine, two amino acids that legumes don’t provide in large amounts.
 

4. May Help Lower Blood Pressure
 

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.Sesame seeds are high in magnesium, which may help lower blood pressure. Additionally, lignans, vitamin E, and other antioxidants in sesame seeds may help prevent plaque buildup in your arteries, potentially maintaining healthy blood pressure. Sesame seeds are high in magnesium, which may help lower blood pressure. Additionally, their antioxidants may help prevent plaque buildup.
 

5. May Support Healthy Bones
 

Sesame seeds — both unhulled and hulled — are rich in several nutrients that boost bone health, though the calcium is mainly in the hull. However, sesame seeds contain natural compounds called oxalates and phytates, antinutrients that reduce the absorption of these minerals. To limit these compounds’ impact, try soaking, roasting, or sprouting the seeds. One study found that sprouting reduced phytate and oxalate concentration by about 50% in both hulled and unhulled sesame seeds.

6. May Reduce Inflammation 
 

Sesame seeds may fight inflammation. Long-term, low-level inflammation may play a role in many chronic conditions, including obesity and cancer, as well as heart and kidney disease. Sesamin, a compound in sesame seeds, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that may protect your cartilage.
 

7. Good Source of B Vitamins
 

Sesame seeds are a good source of certain B vitamins, which are distributed both in the hull and seed.Removing the hull may either concentrate or remove some of the B vitamins. B vitamins are essential for many bodily processes, including proper cell function and metabolism.
 

8. May Aid Blood Cell Formation

To make red blood cells, your body needs several nutrients — including ones found in sesame seeds. Sesame seeds supply iron, copper, and vitamin B6, which are needed for blood cell formation and function.

9. May Aid Blood Sugar Control
 

Sesame seeds are low in carbs while high in protein and healthy fats — all of which may support blood sugar control. Additionally, these seeds contain pinoresinol, a compound that may help regulate blood sugar by inhibiting the acti0n of the digestive enzyme maltase. Maltase breaks down the sugar maltose, which is used as a sweetener for some food products. It’s also produced in your gut from the digestion of starchy foods like bread and pasta.
 

10. Rich in Antioxidants
 

Animal and human studies suggest that consuming sesame seeds may increase the overall amount of antioxidant activity in your blood. The lignans in sesame seeds function as antioxidants, which help fight oxidative stress — a chemical reaction that may damage your cells and increase your risk of many chronic diseases. Additionally, sesame seeds contain a form of vitamin E called gamma-tocopherol, an antioxidant that may be especially protective against heart disease. Sesame seeds are a good source of several nutrients crucial for your immune system, including zinc, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin E. Keep in mind that even mild to moderate zinc deficiency can impair immune system activity. 
 

11. May Support Thyroid Health
 

Sesame seeds are a good source of selenium, supplying 18% of the RDI in both unhulled and hulled seeds.Your thyroid gland contains the highest concentration of selenium of any organ in your body. This mineral plays a vital role in making thyroid hormones. In addition, sesame seeds are a good source of iron, copper, zinc, and vitamin B6, which also support the production of thyroid hormones and aid thyroid health.

12. May Aid Hormone Balance During Menopause

Sesame seeds contain phytoestrogens, plant compounds that are similar to the hormone estrogen.Therefore, sesame seeds might be beneficial for women when estrogen levels drop during menopause. For example, phytoestrogens may help counteract hot flashes and other symptoms of low estrogen.
To enhance the flavor and nutrient availability of sesame seeds, roast them at 350℉ (180℃) for a few minutes, stirring periodically, until they reach a light, golden brown.

Try adding sesame seeds to:
stir-fries, steamed broccoli hot or cold, cereal, granola and granola bars, bread and muffins, crackers, yogurt, smoothies, salads, salad dressing, hummus, garnishes.

Additionally, you can use sesame seed butter — also known as tahini — in place of peanut butter or hummus.
Ground sesame seeds — called sesame flour or sesame seed meal — can be used in baking, smoothies, fish batter, and more.

To optimize your nutrient intake, you can eat sesame seeds soaked, roasted, or sprouted.

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