| Scientists have recently zeroed in on sesame seeds in human health promotion. How could a small seed exert such healthy properties? The answer appears to lie in the fiber which comes with each seed. The sesame fiber is known as sesame lignan and it does some pretty amazing things… 1. Lowers bad LDL cholesterol. 2. Acts as a potent antioxidant. 3. Preserves other important antioxidants such as vitamin E. 4. Enhances levels of omega-3 fatty acids by acting on liver enzymes which metabolize these heart and brain-healthy fats. In addition, sesame seeds are an excellent source of calcium, magnesium and zinc. Black sesame seeds are very popular and considered a health food in Japan. There is good scientific reason for this reputation because a number of research studies have shown that black sesame seeds exert far more antioxidant protection than white sesame seeds. The reason is that the dark pigments which provide black sesame seeds its unique appearance are major antioxidants.
Through our associates in Japan, Kenko Nutrition™ is pleased to bring a unique black sesame product to North America. We have secured black sesame paste which makes it easy to take advantage of the benefits of black sesame in many ways – baked goods, smoothies, yogurt, and main dishes – there is no end to the culinary imagination when it comes to using black sesame paste.
The amazing part is that the seeds have been ground for you, because to truly take advantage of the benefits of sesame seeds, they must be ground. Our teeth do a decent job of grinding whole sesame seeds, but a large percentage goes the entire length of the gastrointestinal tract unchanged. Ground sesame seeds from Kenko Nutrition™ are a convenient way to take advantage of all the benefits of sesame, including the fiber on the outside and the nutrients within. |
