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    August 30, 2022 1 min read

    Hair loss, weak teeth, weak bones and brittle nails?
    Black seed sesame seeds could be very beneficial for you.

    They have a delicious nutty flavour and are so nutritious.

    In Ayurveda black seed sesame seeds are known for its beneficial effect for Asthi dhatu bone tissue, hair and nails.

    The black variety is considered superior and contains a higher amount of calcium. The oil pressed out of these seeds is know as Tila Taila/ sesame oil and is the base oil used for most Ayurvedic herbal oils.

    Black seed sesame seeds are very rich in calcium, magnesium, a high source of fibre, zinc, B vitamins, phosphorous, vitamin E, copper and iron. Which makes them so beneficial for your body and mind.

    Here are ten reasons to eat more black sesame seeds:

    1. Improve your digestive health

    2. Strengthen your bones 

    3. Strengthen you teeth, hair and nails

    4. Has an anti ageing effect

    5. Supports in lactation 

     6. Reduce inflammation

    7. Good for your heart 

    8. Respiratory and vascular health

    9. Helps to reduce anxiety

    10. Helpful in premenstrual syndrome and amenorrhea 

    It’s always best to dry roast your sesame seeds! 

     

    How to consume them? 

    1. Try some tahini made out of black seed sesame. Available at the Lakshmi clinic. 

    2. You can sprinkle them over your porridge. 

    3. Make some bindi balls. 

    4. A great snack simply by itself or with honey 

    5. Add to your Ojas drink

    Have you used black sesame seeds in your cooking? We would love to hear your favourite way to eat black sesame seeds.

    Sesame seed recipes are available in our Lakshmi E-cookbook.

    We wish you a beautiful weekend. 

    With Love 

    Karin 

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