Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) are edible seeds from a Sesamum genus plant native to India and Africa. They have been farmed for almost 3,500 years and are considered the world's oldest oilseed crop. These seeds have a nutty flavor and are either shelled or unshelled. They're widely used as a topping for bread and grain items, crackers, sushi, cakes, soups, and as fish and meat breeding. Sesame oil, extracted from the seeds, is a nutrient-dense oil with laxative and emollient effects.

According to the USDA, these seeds are high in natural oils, lignans, antioxidants, protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, B vitamins, and vitamin E. These tiny seeds may also be high in fat-burning polyphenols like sesamin and sesamol, as well as powerful amino acids like tryptophan. The wide range of health benefits of these seeds is: aid in skincare, improve hair health, elevate heart health, manage diabetes, improve oral health, reduce inflammation, and boost metabolic function.