Olive oil…coconut oil…oil of oregano: all great ‘foods’ for a healthy body and mind. But Sesame Oil?
Yes!
In 2006, the Journal of Medicinal Food wrote of the benefits of sesame oil for diabetics with high blood pressure. The research found that the 40 people directed to cook with sesame oil for 45 days had a remarkable decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. “When oil substitution was withdrawn, blood pressure values rose again.” These same patients also experienced significant decreases in weight, body mass, index, and waist and hip girth as well a levels of blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol and LDL cholesterol while cooking with sesame oil.
In addition, using sesame oil helps with the following: promoting bone health • lowering blood pressure in non-diabetic people • preventing cancer • iron deficiency anemia • promoting health skin • helping prevent headaches and migraines • reducing stress • preventing constipation • preventing diabetes • lowering cholesterol • promoting heart health • protecting against radiation-induced DNA damage • boosting oral health, preventing cavities, removing dental plaque • detoxifying the body • reducing PMS symptoms • help with intestinal parasites • easing depression.
Quite an impressive list. North American Herb & Spice makes a great Sesame Oil and Legacy has it!