Sesame seeds add a nutty taste and a sutle crunch to many dishes. Sesame Seeds are also the main ingredient in tahini paste (sesame seed paste) and are grown throughout the world. There are many health benefits associated with sesame seeds. In fact, not only are sesame seeds a very good source of manganese and copper, but they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber. In addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin. Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans, and to prevent high blood pressure and increase vitamin E supplies in animals. Sesamin has also been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage.

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