Black Sesame Seeds

• Sesame seeds' Phytosterols lower cholesterol significantly.
• A 3-tablespoon (30-gram) serving of sesame seeds supplies 12% of the RDI for fiber, which is vital for your digestive health.
• Sesame seeds — particularly hulled ones — are a good source of protein, which is a necessary building block for your body.
• Sesame seeds may help reduce heart disease risk factors, including elevated triglyceride and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels.
• Unhulled sesame seeds are especially rich in nutrients vital to bone health, including calcium. Soaking, roasting, or sprouting sesame seeds can improve absorption of these minerals.

How to Use Black Sesame Seeds

These seeds are incredibly versatile when it comes to culinary uses. Here are some of the most common uses of black sesame seeds:

As A Topping

These seeds can be sprinkled on salads, over stir-fries, noodles, veggies, rice dishes (like sushi), desserts, and even breakfast cereals. They’re also great when sprinkled onto yogurt or apple slices for an afternoon snack!

In Sauces

Black sesame seeds are commonly added to thicken sauces like teriyaki sauce. They’re also combined with soy sauce and garlic to make black bean sauce which is used in many Asian cuisines – especially Chinese cuisine. These ingredients can be drizzled with oil over cooked vegetables or steamed fish for a simple but flavorful meal anytime of the day!

As A Condiment

Black sesame seeds are unique in that they don’t need to be ground up before consumption. After heating them in water for around ten minutes, they’re ready to eat as-is! You can also sprinkle them on fresh meals like steamed fish or veggie dishes immediately before serving.

Black sesame seeds are wonderful in stir-fries and other Asian recipes!

As A Sweetener

Black sesame seeds make an excellent natural sweetener that is more nutritious than artificial alternatives.

As Tahini Paste

Once you’ve ground the seeds into powder form, it’s also possible to make them into a paste using some oil. The paste can be used as a great alternative to tahini sauce, which is typically made from white sesame seeds.

As A Skin Conditioner

Black sesame seeds can be mixed with olive or coconut oils and applied directly onto the skin to treat conditions like dry, cracked feet, minor burns, psoriasis, and eczema.

Note: The effectiveness of this treatment depends on the application method, type of condition being treated, symptoms, how long symptoms have been present, etc. Always consult a healthcare provider before trying this or any other home remedy.