Sesame seeds for effective weight loss
Posted on: 23/Nov/2018 3:36:33 PM
Sesame seeds comes with a nutty flavor used in Indian Kitchen for several recipes. It has been used extensively in Indian kitchens owing to the health benefits and medicinal properties in terms of fat burn and good digestion. Sesame seeds are used as an ingredient or topping with salads, sweets and other main courses. The seeds are rich in fiber, vitamin, iron and omega 3 fatty acids. The sesame seeds go well with the diet regime dedicated for muscle growth and build up as it is a rich source of protein.
Sesame seeds promotes muscle growth which in turn burns excess fat in the body. It is beneficial for skin, hair, hormonal balance and also for heart health says many researches conducted all over the world. Sesamin and sesamolin are the main compounds present in the seeds that initiates all the medicinal properties preventing bad cholesterol, hypertension and aiding for weight loss.
Sesame seeds’ high fiber content helps to stabilize the metabolism of the body keeping away the sensation of hunger for longer periods that is very important during a weight loss regime. Blood sugar will be steady with the consumption of the seeds owing to rich fiber content. It maintains the overall muscle mass of the body and taps the body’s fat burning mechanism.
One of the key feature of sesame seeds is the low sodium content. Water retention is very much restricted with a low sodium content source. So the body exits all forms of excess water storage in the body leading to weight loss. Fat burning liver enzymes are secreted with the help of a compound called Lignans that is available in Sesame seeds. Dietary intake of high fiber foods along with fat burning compounds are the most essential factor for weight loss.
Sesame seeds can be added to the vegetable salads, baked veggies, smoothies, juices and blends. Exercise and balanced diet along with natural supplements like sesame seeds can help the body to lose weight naturally in a healthy way.
