The next time you have a taste for a snack, try munching on some Sesame Seeds. Not only do they taste great and satisfy hunger, but they are rich in nutrition, low in sodium and cholesterol free.

Because Thailand Sesame Seeds contain sesamin, which is a strong antioxidant, a diet rich in Sesame Seeds can help your body in its fight against free radicals. Free radicals are electron robbers that move through the body looking for electrons and taking them from healthy cells. Antioxidants work by serving up their own electrons to free radicals so they leave the body’s healthy cells alone.

Free radicals create a variety of problems in our bodies and can lead to the development of heart disease, plaque, and cancer. Antioxidants, like those found in Thailand Sesame Seeds are effective in the prevention of all these conditions; and especially cancers in the mouth and throat.

The healthy benefits of Sesame Seeds exceed just their antioxidant value. Thailand Sesame Seeds have an abundance of nutrients that the body can use for preventing and alleviating symptoms from a myriad of conditions.

Health Benefits Of Thailand Sesame Seeds

• Healthy teeth and bones - An abundance of calcium in Sesame Seeds leads to the development of strong bones and teeth.
• Improved liver and kidney function - Amino acids in Sesame Seeds can’t be found in most other sources of vegetable proteins. Both methionine and tryptophan; the amino acids which encourage proper liver and kidney function, are found in large amounts in Sesame Seeds.
• Good nerve and muscle function - This is due to the high magnesium content in Sesame Seeds
• Prevention of high blood pressure and stroke
• Improved cardiovascular performance
• Increased oxygen content in the blood
• Relief from rheumatoid arthritis - This is due to the copper in Sesame Seeds, which is known for its use in eliminating pain and swelling

Thailand Sesame Seeds are also a rich source of both soluble and insoluble fiber

In addition to the seeds, Sesame Oil is also a popular item, used for both cooking and preparing foods, used as a topical skin treatment and also used internally.

Sesame Oil is very fragrant; making it a perfect addition to lots of recipes. It is used a lot in Chinese and Asian cooking. An added plus is that by using Sesame Oil, you reap all the benefits of the nutrients found in Sesame Seeds.

One of the most important benefits is the effect it has on high blood pressure. The information was released by the American Heart Association. A study was conducting using a group of people with high blood pressure who weren’t getting good results with their high blood pressure medicine. They were asked to switch to Sesame Oil for cooking. Within sixty days, the average blood pressure readings for the group fell to within the normal blood pressure range.

It is believed the reason for the good results has to do with the two antioxidants, sesamin and sesamol, which are both found only in Sesame Oil. The same two antioxidants are credited for lowering cholesterol levels as well. The oil has also been associated with soothing the skin when used topically, and has been found to have properties similar to sun screen. Other health benefits of Sesame Oil include relief from eczema, psoriasis and acne.