SESAME
Bone Health
It is said that a handful of sesame seeds contains more calcium than what a glass of milk contains. The calcium that these seeds contain help maintain bones and prevent disorders related week bones and teeth. It is especially beneficial in preventing osteoporosis in middle aged and older women. This is one of the important health benefits of sesame seeds.
Cardiovascular Health
The sesamolin and sesamin that these seeds contain helps lower and prevent high blood pressure and cholesterol. Thus, they protect against the development of cardiovascular system diseases and disorders.
Migraine Relief
Magnesium contained in sesame seeds helps prevent trigeminal blood vessels spasms that trigger migraine attacks. Regular consumption of sesame seeds is also known to completely eliminate migraine attacks and related symptoms like headache and dizziness.
Strengthens Nervous System
The vitamin E that sesame seeds contain helps strengthen the nervous system and prevents disorders and ailments of the nervous system. This is one of the most important sesame seeds nutritional benefits
Intestine and Digestive Health
Sesame seeds help prevent intestinal worm infection and also eliminate worms from the intestines. The dietary fiber that they contain helps maintain good digestive health, prevents and cures constipation and other related disorders.
Healthy hair skin
Consuming black sesame has been said to prevent hair loss and curb the graying of hairs. Sometimes “black sesame soup’ is referred to as “grow hair soup’ because it helps grow strong, dark, healthy hair. It improves blood circulation, which carries the nutrients more effectively to all of the hair, skin, and body.
PEANUTS
The shell or pod of the peanuts contains two, rarely three kernels in individual case like pods. The nuts are egg shaped, and the size depends upon the type of cultivar. Although each peanut is small in size, do not get fooled by its appearance, as you read further down, you will see why.
Heart Healthy Fats
Peanuts contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that keep the heart healthy. A good level, of both; monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats results in lowering blood cholesterol levels, and thereby reducing the risk of coronary heart diseases.
Proteins
Protein is essential to the health of our cells. The cells in our body are constantly being replaced and repaired. To ensue that the new cells are healthy, and the damaged ones are repaired well, we need protein. Peanuts are an extremely high source of plant protein. It should be regularly incorporated in diet for children, vegetarians and protein deficient people.
Antioxidants
Peanuts contain high concentrations of the antioxidant polyphenols, primarily a compound called p-coumaric acid and oleic acid, that not only protect the heart but inhibit the growth of free radicals, keeping infection at bay.Roasting actually increases the antioxidant content in peanuts by up to 22 percent. Since most people prefer roasted nuts, this is a great discovery.
Minerals
A rich source of minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, calcium, sodium, etc, so needed by our body to function well, is ensured by a regular consumption of peanuts. Adequate supply of these minerals ensure a healthy heart, and ensure minimized risk of mineral deficient diseases.
Vitamins
Vitamins are important for overall growth and development. Vitamins ensure vital health for cells and tissues, and for fighting infections, etc, that in return ensure smooth functioning of our organs. Peanuts provide our body with essential vitamins, that also help in regulating metabolism, converting fat and carbohydrates into energy, and facilitating bone and tissue formation. A good source of folate, peanuts reduce the incidence of birth defects, and anemia related conditions.
Peanut has higher bioflavonoid resveratrol content than grapes. This bioflavonoid is believed to improve blood flow in the brain by as much as 30%, thus greatly reducing the risk of stroke. Study showed that by adding even small amounts of peanut products to the diet can reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol by 14%.