Sesame is our usual food. It can be used as seasoning in soup and vegetables, and can also be made into sesame sauce. It has high nutritional value and good nourishing effect on the body. There are two main kinds of sesame, white sesame and black sesame. Because black sesame seeds enter the kidney, people will prefer to eat black sesame seeds. What are the effects and functions of black sesame seeds?
First, beauty and skin care
Because black sesame is rich in vitamin E, this nutrient can make the skin smooth and delicate, white and tender, so eating black sesame often can play a role in beauty and skin care.
Second, nourishing blood and lowering blood fat
Black sesame is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other elements, which can not only enrich blood and relieve anemia symptoms, but also effectively reduce blood lipids, eliminate cholesterol in blood vessels and prevent diseases such as atherosclerosis and gallstones. Therefore, patients with hyperlipidemia, hypertension and hyperglycemia should eat more black sesame seeds in their daily lives.
Third, lose weight.
Although black sesame is nutritious and delicious, its calories are not high, and it also contains a lot of substances such as egg yolk cake, choline and muscle sugar, which can inhibit obesity, so you don't have to worry about gaining weight if you eat black sesame regularly. If you often fill your hunger with black sesame paste, you can still lose weight.
Fourth, lower blood pressure.
Black sesame is rich in potassium and low in sodium. Regular consumption of black sesame seeds can supplement the potassium needed by the human body and help the human body excrete sodium, thus achieving the effect of lowering blood pressure.
Fifth, moisten the intestines to relieve constipation.
Constipation patients often eat black sesame seeds, which can moisten the intestines and relax the bowels. You can usually eat black sesame seeds in moderation.
Six, black hair
Regular consumption of black sesame seeds can make hair black, and regular consumption of black sesame seeds can make hair black, and hair will also turn black. At the same time, eating more black sesame seeds can make hair darker and more shiny.
Seven, promote fertility
Because black enters the kidney, eating black sesame seeds often can effectively improve the activity and vitality of male sperm and improve male fertility.