Sola Fide Natural Wholesome Sesame Seeds

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 off-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 FiberThree 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 TriglyceridesSome 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 ProteinSesame 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 PressureHigh 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 BonesSesame 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 InflammationSesame 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 VitaminsSesame 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 FormationTo 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 ControlSesame 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 action 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.