Sesame seeds are a commonly used nutritional supplement in daily life, containing various beneficial nutrients for health. Regular consumption of sesame seeds not only helps to supplement calcium and promote health, but also helps to control blood pressure, beauty and skincare. However, there are still some people who are not suitable for consuming sesame seeds.
Benefits of Consuming Sesame Seeds
The calcium content of sesame seeds is much higher than that of milk and eggs. Every 100 grams of sesame seeds contains nearly 800 milligrams of calcium, while the calcium content in 100 grams of milk is only about 200 milligrams. Therefore, sesame seeds are the best choice for calcium supplementation.
Sesame seeds are rich in potassium, with a high potassium content and much less sodium. The ratio of potassium to sodium is about 40:1, which is important for controlling blood pressure and maintaining heart health.
Research has found that the water extract of sesame seeds can promote the expression of tyrosinase and increase the synthesis of melanin, which can make white hair black again.
Sesame seeds are rich in natural vitamin E, ranking first among plant-based foods. Vitamin E is a good antioxidant, and proper supplementation of vitamin E can moisturize the skin and enhance beauty.
Recommended Groups for Consuming Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds not only taste delicious, but also have high nutritional value. Most people can consume sesame seeds in moderation, which is beneficial for promoting overall health.
In addition, sesame seeds are suitable for people with dizziness, blurred vision, weak waist and legs, tinnitus, hair loss, premature whitening of hair caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
People with weak constitution, anemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, elderly asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as urticaria and habitual constipation, can also consume sesame seeds regularly in their daily life.
Groups Not Suitable for Consuming Sesame Seeds
Patients with chronic enteritis: Sesame seeds have a high oil content and can promote smooth bowel movements. Eating sesame seeds can easily cause diarrhea in patients with chronic enteritis.
People with loose stools and diarrhea: Sesame seeds contain a large amount of fatty oil, which has a lubricating effect on the intestines. Eating sesame seeds can aggravate the symptoms of diarrhea in people with loose stools and diarrhea.
While eating sesame seeds is good for the hair, consuming too much can accelerate hair loss. Excessive consumption of sesame seeds can disrupt hormonal balance, leading to oily scalp, withered and falling hair.
Therefore, the recommended daily consumption of sesame seeds should be about half a teaspoon, not exceeding one teaspoon. In addition, people with poor appetite and loose stools should not eat too much sesame seeds.
