The amazing properties of sesame oil

Providing many nutrients, supporting treatment, increasing resistance, beautifying... are the proven features of sesame oil.

Adding a little sesame oil when cooking not only helps you enhance the flavor of the dish, but also increases the nutritional value when consumed. This is thanks to the series of nutrients it contains such as: calories, unsaturated fat, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, calcium, vitamin E, B...

Here are some uses of sesame oil:

Body protection:Sesame oil is rich in antioxidants, which make free radicals accumulated in the body harmless, do not damage cells, strengthen the immune system, prevent aging and attacks by viruses and bacteria...

Lower cholesterol:Polyunsaturated fats found in sesame oil help ensure normal biochemical processes, providing adequate energy and fat nutrition. At the same time, it also plays a role in reducing bad cholesterol in the blood, thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure, etc.

According to Oriental medicine, sesame oil can be pressed out and used as an excipient with some other medicines to apply externally to treat heat-related ulcers or taken orally to treat colon (constipation) and to help with bowel movements.

Reduce blood sugar:In the diet of diabetic patients, doctors often advise limiting the use of animal fat and instead using vegetable oils such as sesame oil, soybean oil... because they contain unsaturated fatty acids necessary for the body.

Blood pressure regulation:Eating sesame oil not only reduces blood pressure but also limits the amount of sodium entering the body. Too much sodium will increase water retention in the body, increase osmotic pressure in the blood, increase circulating volume and at the same time cause smooth muscle contraction in the blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure.

Cold treatment:According to some studies, using a little sesame oil will be very effective in treating sinus and cold. Folk experience also shows: when you have a cold, rub sesame oil on your chest to reduce chest coldness and wash off the oil after about half an hour.

Beautify:If your skin is dry or has some wrinkles, try applying a little sesame oil. Vitamin E and vitamin B in sesame oil not only help reduce skin damage, but also bring new life to the skin. Sesame oil is also used in the cosmetics industry, present in products such as soap, shampoo, shower gel... with the effect of nourishing skin and hair.

Note:Sesame oil is often high in calories and fat, so it should not be used regularly as it can make you gain weight.

Use sesame oil properly for children

Cooking oil is very important for children. Children need oils with high nutritional value such as sesame oil, peanut oil, soybean oil for brain development. For the elderly, the above vegetable oils can help prevent thrombosis.

Nutritionists advise that oils with high fatty acid ratios are suitable for stir-frying or mixing into raw foods for children. Moreover, they are also suitable for the immature digestive system of children.

Mothers should note: Not providing enough cooking oil in children's food will cause children to lose weight, be malnourished, lose calcium, have weak teeth, and be prone to rickets. Oil should be added to soup and porridge for children before serving.

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