Benefits of ground thyme with sesame

Thyme and sesame

Thyme is considered one of the aromatic plants, and the height of this plant generally ranges from 10 centimeters to 20 centimeters, and it is worth noting that there are about 100 types of thyme, and the strong smell of thyme is produced mostly from the leaves, which is the most used part of the thyme plant. Use them fresh or dried. ^[1]

As for sesame seeds (scientific name: Sesamum indicum), they are small seeds rich in oil, which grow in the form of pods, and these seeds can be obtained with or without the skin. It should be noted that the outer shell of sesame seeds is edible, and they give the seeds a golden brown color. If the seeds are peeled, they are off-white, but they turn brown when roasted. ^[2]

Are there benefits of thyme with sesame?

Thyme is commonly eaten with sesame, but there are no studies that show the benefits of eating them together, and there are benefits for each of them, as shown in the following paragraphs.

General benefits of thyme

• Thyme contains many nutrients, including: protein , fat, fiber, calcium, potassium, sodium, iron, and phosphorous, and is a rich source of many important vitamins such as: vitamin A , vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, And folic acid , and beta-carotene, in addition to vitamin B6 or what is known as pyridoxine. ^[3]
• Thyme has antibacterial and antifungal properties . ^[4]
• Fresh thyme is distinguished from dried thyme in flavor and aroma, but in terms of nutrition, dried thyme retains a lot of volatile oils and antioxidants. ^[5]

To learn about the other benefits of thyme, you can refer to the article The benefits of boiled thyme .

General benefits of sesame

• Sesame seeds generally contain a high percentage of oils, ranging between 40-60%, as sesame seeds contain a high percentage of fatty acids, including: Oleic acid, which forms 40% of sesame seeds, and linoleic acid which makes up 45% of these seeds, and these fatty acids are beneficial to health, and sesame seeds are also rich in protein, as protein makes up 25% of these seeds. ^{[6] [2]}
• Sesame oil contains antioxidant compounds, including the compound Sesamin and the Compound Sesamolin .
• Sesame seeds are a good source of vitamin B1 , vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, and these vitamins are necessary for proper cellular function and metabolism.
• Sesame seeds are high in magnesium, which helps lower blood pressure .

To read more about the benefits of sesame, you can refer to the article on the benefits of eating sesame on an empty stomach

References

1. ↑ "Thyme" , www.academics.hamilton.edu , Retrieved 8-16-2020. Edited.
2. ^ ^{A b} Marsha McCulloch (13-2-2019), "15 Health And Nutrition Benefits Of , Sesame Seeds" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 16-8-2020. Edited.
3. ↑ Eqbal Dauqan, Aminah Abdullah (2017), “Medicinal and Functional Values ​​of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Herb” , Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology , Issue 2, Folder 5, Page 17-22. Edited.
4. ↑ Adam Felman (23-8-2018), "What are the benefits of thyme?" , Www.medicalnewstoday.com The , Retrieved 16-8-2020. Edited.
5. ↑ Linda Tarr Kent, "Herbs: Fresh Thyme vs. Dried Thyme" , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 8-16-2020. Edited.
6. ↑ "Sesame Seed" , www.sciencedirect.com , 2012, Retrieved 16-8-2020. Edited.