Highlights
Sesame seeds might be tiny, but they're loaded with nutrients. Get some organic sesame seeds in your life, and no, not via hamburger buns. Both the seeds and the oil are good sources of some pretty important nutrients like, manganese, copper, ca
Overview
Sesame seeds grow in the pods of Sesamum Indicum, a flowering plant found mostly in the tropical regions of India and Africa. Sesame seeds are rich in essential minerals, such as zinc, copper, magnesium, and calcium. It also contains several Vitamin B, complexes and a high number of antioxidants, fiber, and protein.

Preparation Information Simple Organic Sesame Salad Preparation Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1?½ tablespoons roasted ground sesame seeds 1 tablespoon coarsely ground Korean chile (gochugaru) 1?½ tablespoon dark sesame oil 1?½ tablespoons rice vinegar 1?½ teaspoon lower-sodium soy sauce ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 cups torn romaine lettuce ? cup slivered red onion Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add lettuce and onion; toss to coat Serve immediately.
Nutritional Facts Serving Size 100g Amount Per Serving Calories 573 % Daily Value Total Fat 50g 76% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 11mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 23g 7% Dietary Fiber 12g 48% Sugar 0.3g Protein 18g 36% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 97% Iron 81% Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending.
Benefits:
Sesame seeds contain lignans and phytosterols, which are plant compounds that can help lower cholesterol. Antioxidants are important to your health because they protect your body against various diseases by slowing down damage to cells. An ancient practice called oil pulling is shown to improve your oral hygiene and health when practiced regularly and correctly. Sesame oil is one of the most common oils used in this practice, which involves swishing a tablespoon of oil around your mouth when you wake up in the morning.