Diet & Nutrition

Sesame Seeds

By AMC Team 1 min read

Sesame seeds are tiny, flat oval seeds with a nutty taste and a delicious, almost invisible crunch. They are one of the oldest oilseeds known, and contain one of the highest oil content of any seeds available. The seeds are not only rich in the omega 6 fatty acids , linoleic acid and oleic acid, but they are also high in protein, a great source of minerals and boast a very low GI value.
Due to its rich health content, sesame seeds are thought to help lower cholesterol , increase bone health and support sexual health, among other things. Sesame seeds can be added to your stir-fry, sprinkled over your salads, added to your biscuit and cake recipes and/or blended to a paste and spread over crackers

Purchase them from your local supermarket or health food store and try them today.
Picture of AMC Team

About The Author - AMC Team

Our review committee — comprising Simran Chadha, Sheetal Raj, Marina Golubovic, Hayley Derwent and Samantha Mainland — bring together their wealth of knowledge to offer our patients and website visitors interesting and insightful articles to help you understand the symptoms you are experiencing and how to relieve them.

The first step

An appointment that costs you nothing, and starts with someone listening.

Around four days away, by telehealth, with a doctor who does this and nothing else.

Book your bulk billed menopause assessment Try the symptom checker

Medical disclaimer. The information in this article is general in nature and is not a diagnosis or a recommendation for your circumstances. It does not replace advice from a qualified health practitioner. Treatment decisions, including whether hormone therapy is appropriate for you, are made with a doctor who has taken your history. If you need urgent care, contact your GP or the nearest emergency department.