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Are Homoeopathy medicines plant based

 substances used for preparing homoeopathic medicines  There is a misconception that homoeopathic medicines are only prepared from plants. Homoeopathic medicines are diverse ,                       they are prepared from different substances.  Sources of homeopathic medicines are from  plants  Animals  Minerals  Nosodes Sarcodes Imponderabelia Synthetic  In plants whole plant is used for preparing medicine. It depends on the plant what part of the plnant is used. Sometimes only specific part of the plant is used like leaves stems fruits etc. in some some whole plant is used. For few plant parts dried before using. In some juice is extracted from the plants. Animals In animals different parts of the animals is used as medicine for example venom of snakes, shells of oyesters, milk of mammals and so on... Minerals Most of the elements in periodic table are medicines in homoeopathy. Like carb...
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Sesame seeds and their benefits

 


Sesame seeds are small but are most nutritious. Sesame seeds are the most underrated seeds. Even though they are used here and there in cooking in any kind of cuisine. Most of the times they are used in garnishing. Their nutritional value is most underrated. 

Here are benefits of sesame seeds

Helps in bone health 

Sesame seeds are rich in calcium. Calcium is the most important nutrient for bone health.  Patients with arthritis can have benefits from sesame seeds by adding them regularly in their diet. These reduce the pain and inflammation in arthritis. 

Anti-inflammatory 

Sesame seeds are anti-inflammatory in nature. As sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants they are good anti-inflammatory food. They rich source of calcium, zinc, potassium etc. so they help in reducing inflammation in any condition.

Menopause 

Sesame seeds contain phytoestrogens so, these help during the menopause in women. The estrogen levels during menopause are decreased drastically so the food rich in phytoestrogens may help in alleviate the symptoms to an extent during menopause.

Good source of plant protein 

Sesame seeds have good fats and proteins. Everyone knows how important protein is in our diet. Getting protein from different sources is very crucial so adding sesame seeds to your diet will give you additional source of plant protein.

Good cholesterol 

Sesame oil is  common in Indian households. Sesame seeds consists of 14% saturated fats, 44%polyunsaturated fats and 38% monounsaturated fats. Having them in your diet will reduce the triglycerides and high cholesterol. 

Immunity

Sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants,zinc, phosphorus vitaminB. And also good source of protein. So definitely these help in building strong immunity and help in cell formation.

Here ends the few benefits of sesame seeds. In order to get maximum benefits from sesame seeds you need to have them in really large amount. As they contain anti- nutrients like phytates you must roast or soak them before you eat them. In that way the nutrients in them will easily gets absorbed by your gut.

There are two types of sesame seeds 

White sesame seeds and black sesame seeds.

Black sesame seeds are more nutritious than white sesame seeds. Black sesame seeds are little bitter in taste when compared with white sesame seeds.



How to include them in your diet

Add them as garnish in your stir fries, salads, pizzas and burgers.

In Indian cooking you can add a spoonful of sesame powder( which is roasted and grinded)in the end of your curry or gravy. This powder is very versatile that it can be added to any curry or gravy you make this will also enhance the taste of your food. White sesame seeds are more preferable for curries and gravies because the sesame seeds might change the colour of the curries.

You can make bars by adding caramelized jaggery to the Sesame seeds. 

You can also add sesame seeds to your homemade protein bars or dryfruit bars. Black sesame seeds can be a good choice for bars.

You can also add them to your shakes along with flax seeds.

Making tahini sauce and refrigerating it for instant use is also a great thing to do.

To get the maximum benefit out of them. One should significantly have them in large quantity.

But anyway trying to include them here and there in your diet slowly and trying out new recipes with them will definitely helps you especially when you are vegan.



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