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News India Live, Digital Desk: Winter season brings with it many diseases, among which joint pain and lethargy are at the top. In such a situation, nature has given us a very precious gift in the form of ‘sesame’. Sesame seeds contain so much calcium that it can even compete with milk. But how to eat it so that the body gets its maximum benefit?
The Right Way: Raw or Roasted?
Most people start eating raw sesame seeds, which can be a little heavy to digest. The best way to eat sesame seeds is to ‘lightly roast’ it. By roasting, the antioxidants and oils present in it become active. If you soak it and chew it in the morning, it will prove to be icing on the cake for your digestive power and bones.
Why is ‘Til’ a boon for health?
- Joint Pain and Bones: Along with calcium, sesame is also rich in phosphorus and magnesium. If you have pain in your knees or back in winter, then consuming sesame laddu or its oil can give you natural relief.
- Thoughts of the heart: It contains elements like ‘sesamin’ and ‘sesamolin’ which help in keeping cholesterol under control. This means that along with taste, your heartbeat also remains safe.
- Hair and skin glow: If your hair is falling or your skin looks lifeless, then consuming sesame seeds gives your body those ‘turmeric fats’ which are much better than expensive parlor treatments.
- Stomach Safari (Fiber): Sesame seeds contain a good amount of fiber, which works like a natural medicine for chronic problems like constipation.
Caution is also important
The property of sesame is hot, hence it should be eaten in ‘moderation’ i.e. in limited quantity only. In winter, 1-2 spoons of sesame seeds are enough throughout the day. If you are pregnant or have allergy problems, it would be better to consult a doctor once.
In the end, I would just like to say that in your hectic life, give place to those small local things again, which used to be the secret of long and healthy life of our elders. Start eating sesame seeds today and feel the change in your health.