Sesame milk: health benefits and harms

Vegetable milk, especially recently, is considered a very popular product. And this is not surprising! Sesame milk is famous for its beneficial qualities, rich composition and ease of preparation. This natural product will be useful not only for those who adhere to proper nutrition, but also for people who prefer a vegetarian and vegan menu. Let's take a closer look at the benefits and harms of sesame milk, how to cook it at home.

Composition and calorie content

The drink has a pleasant nutty flavor with a light sweetness and a delicate aroma.

Sesame milk contains many useful minerals, acids and vitamins (A, C, B, PP). Vitamin PP plays a key role in the formation of amino acids, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of all organs and systems. Therefore, this natural product is considered useful especially for women during pregnancy and lactation.

Sesame contains an important substance - niacin. This vitamin helps to normalize cholesterol and naturally removes it from the blood. With the help of sesame milk, you can reduce the amount of harmful deposits, improve the condition of blood vessels and heart.

The nicotinic acid contained in the seed helps to efficiently digest food and burn subcutaneous fat. Thanks to these properties of a natural drink, fat does not accumulate under the skin, but turns into the necessary energy.

Sesame milk also contains a large amount of calcium and iron, which are useful for the strength of bones and teeth, and also reduce the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, iron has a beneficial effect on hematopoietic function. The complex of B vitamins together with magnesium positively affects the psyche, thereby preventing the development of depression. Sesame milk is also a source of manganese, zinc, copper and selenium.

Important! A glass of sesame milk contains 7 times more calcium than one glass of cow's milk.

Regular consumption of a “milk” drink also protects the body from the effects of harmful free radicals, which damage human cells, causing cancer. This is mainly possible due to the presence of valuable phenolic antioxidants in sesame seeds.

It is also important to note that in its composition a non-dairy product contains quite rare antioxidants - sesamine and sesamoline, which can slow down the natural aging process. A drink helps reduce toothache.

Sesame milk is also a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids (18.8 g is contained in 100 g of sesame), mainly oleic acid. It has a beneficial effect on blood cholesterol and the organs of the cardiovascular system.

Calorie content of 100 g of product - 142 kcal.

What is useful sesame milk

Herbal drink has a cleansing effect and is a natural antioxidant. Sesame milk is actively used as a prophylactic against cancer, that is, due to the regular use of the drink, toxins, free radicals and harmful metabolic products are eliminated from the body. Let us consider in more detail what sesame milk is useful for men, women and for children.

For women

Representatives of the fair sex use sesame milk in order to improve the condition of hair, skin and nails. Various masks are prepared on the basis of sesame milk:

1. To nourish dry skin, chop 2 tbsp. Pineapple pulp and add some sesame milk. The mask is applied to the skin for 20 minutes. This natural remedy helps cope with peeling.
2. To prepare a universal scrub, mix 2 tsp. honey, 1 tsp chopped oatmeal and 2 tbsp. sesame milk. A natural cosmetic product is applied to the face, décolleté and neck.
3. To prepare a mask against aging, mix honey, sesame milk, oatmeal and a couple drops of brandy. The mask is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes.

In addition, sesame milk helps to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which also has a positive effect on the skin. A natural product will help with liver pathologies, gum and tooth weakness, and hair loss. With migraine (severe headache), sesame milk is rubbed into the whiskey. Since it has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, it can reduce inflammation of the mammary glands with mastitis.

To improve the condition of the hair, you can rinse them with sesame milk. After that, the hair is wrapped in a plastic cap, wrapped in a towel, and rinsed with warm clean water after an hour. Such a mask allows you to nourish your hair with useful trace elements that will give shine and strength to even those curls that are often exposed to curling irons and hair dryers.

In addition to face masks and hair, women are advised to use undiluted sesame milk. This is a nutritious drink that will not only increase tonus for the whole day and just give a good mood, but also positively affect the beauty of hair and skin.

Today, many cosmetic companies are actively using sesame seeds for the manufacture of creams, serums and masks for stretch marks and anti-wrinkles. We can conclude that such a natural product is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals for women, which, in addition to improving the appearance, allows you to normalize the work of the female reproductive system.

For men

Due to the content of vitamin E in sesame milk, since ancient times, it is considered a natural aphrodisiac and a stimulator of male power. With regular use of the drink in men, potency increases and libido increases. Until now, sesame milk for this purpose is actively used by men in India, while the drink is mixed with honey.

In addition to vitamin E, sesame milk contains a large amount of zinc, which contributes to the production of sex hormones, which has a stimulating effect on the prostate, reducing the risk of developing male organ cancer. In addition, zinc is characterized by a wound healing effect, strengthens the immune system, and also improves the functions of the male reproductive system. As a result, the production of healthy sperm is significantly increased.

Note! In the course of research, it was proved that sesame seed, which is used as the basis for the manufacture of milk, improves blood flow in the entire body, including in the pelvis. This has a beneficial effect on potency, and also increases the duration and intensity of an erection.

Many men confirm that with frequent use of sesame milk, the amount of testosterone increases. This is possible due to the content of arginine in the sesame seed - amino acids. Vegetable milk will be useful for those who have erectile dysfunction, hypertension, as well as a severe depressive state.

If we move away from the topic of reproductive function, it is important to note that sesame milk has a positive effect on brain activity. That is, this product is useful for men of “mental” professions, because it contains many B vitamins, phosphorus, amino acids, phospholipids.

During pregnancy

During the nine months of pregnancy, the female body loses a lot of healthy calcium. For this reason, the young mother has serious health problems: teeth are crumbling, the skeleton is brittle, hair is falling out. To improve their appearance and restore health, women in the position should eat foods that contain large amounts of calcium. It is sesame milk that will help replenish the reserves of this microelement.Experts advise women during pregnancy to introduce small doses of sesame milk into their diet, add it to cereals, make milk drinks, jellies and puddings.

In addition, sesame milk can calm the nervous system, which can significantly reduce the level of stress, this has a positive effect on the baby in the womb. A big plus is the fact that the sedative effect of sesame does not impede the work with precise mechanisms or driving a car.

During pregnancy, women often have constipation. Sesame seeds and, therefore, sesame milk can be considered a natural laxative. Natural product facilitates intestinal motility, activates the digestive system. Also, sesame milk can strengthen the immune system, that is, increase the protective reaction of a pregnant woman from colds.

Smoothies and milk drinks based on sesame milk - this is a real boost of energy for pregnant women. This product allows you to reduce stress and strengthen the muscular skeleton.

Note! It is important to use sesame milk with caution in the first trimester of pregnancy, because during this period the chance of miscarriage increases.

When breastfeeding

If during lactation a woman decides to introduce sesame milk into the diet, it means that you can get a portion of natural calcium without using synthetic vitamins. This trace element will help the child's body grow and develop normally. To get the required amount of nutrients, it is enough to drink a glass of sesame milk during the day. Positive results, namely improvement in health status can be seen in just a month. The condition of the teeth, skin and hair will improve significantly during lactation.

Nutritionists are advised to consume sesame milk to increase the energy value and quality of breast milk. If a woman has poor lactation, you can increase the flow of milk with this natural product. In addition, the plant has a visible anti-inflammatory effect, helping to fight breast diseases.

Even a small amount of sesame milk can increase the calorie content and quality of breast milk. It is better to use the product in small portions. Do not "lean" on the drink, although it carries a huge benefit. In large portions, it will not bring anything useful to the body. If a woman drinks too much sesame milk during breastfeeding, it can change the taste of breast milk, which a newborn will not like.

For kids

The problem with indigestion of lactose occurs in children recently more and more often. This means that the child’s body is not able to break down lactose (i.e. milk sugar).

An enzyme called lactase is responsible for the breakdown of lactose into glucose, galactose and sugar, which our body easily digests. If the child’s body does not produce it sufficiently, lactose enters the intestinal tract in an undissolved form and subsequently creates health complications. However, lactose intolerance is different from milk allergy, which is most common in newborns and children during the first 5 years of life. To exclude a negative reaction from the digestive tract, cow's milk is replaced with sesame milk, which eliminates the risk of complications of lactose intolerance in children.

For children, you can cook oatmeal with sesame milk or make baby coffee. If everything is clear with the first recipe, then the second option becomes an interesting discovery for many newly made parents. Children's coffee is prepared on the basis of chicory and sesame milk.Ground chicory is added to warm sesame milk and lightly diluted with boiled water. Such a drink is rich in calcium and will be useful for every child.

When losing weight

Vegetable milk itself does not contain as much sugar as cow, so it is recommended to people who want to lose weight or maintain harmony. In addition, sesame milk will give a lot of energy.

In addition, natural sesame milk accelerates metabolism, which allows you to lose fat deposits faster. To start the process of losing weight with the help of this product, it is added to soups, fish and vegetable dishes, salads as a component for preparing the sauce. You can also make delicious desserts based on sesame milk.

Due to the content of sesame seeds in sesame seeds, the process of formation and accumulation of fats slows down. At the same time, their splitting is actively stimulated. This substance is used in modern medicine to produce drugs with a fat burning effect.

Harm and contraindications

Sesame milk will benefit only if it was made from healthy and clean seeds. Rotten or too dried sesame will not have in its composition useful vitamins and minerals. Such a product may even harm the body in the following cases:

• with increased blood clotting, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis or embolism;
• urolithiasis;
• diarrhea
• allergies to honey, peanuts or sesame.

In their pure form, nutritionists do not recommend giving sesame milk to children under 3 years of age, because the child’s body is not able to fully break down and remove fats from the body. In this situation, sesame milk can be diluted with warm boiled water.

How to store

It is worth paying attention that natural sesame milk is not stored for long. After cooking, keep it in the refrigerator for only a couple of days. If you make it yourself, it is best to make a drink in small doses. Of course, in cooking you need to use only freshly prepared product. If you buy sesame milk, then the rules for its storage are the same. Do not neglect such simple tips, because a spoiled natural remedy can cause severe poisoning.

Of course, in order for the “dairy” product to turn out to be of high quality and tasty and bring maximum benefits to the body, the sesame seeds from which the drink is made should be properly stored. Please note that sesame seeds must be crumbly. It is forbidden to use wet seeds and those from which there is an unpleasant odor. At home, this product should be stored in a jar or in a bag, but only in a dry place and protected from sunlight. If the sesame “picks up” moisture, then it becomes unusable. If the seeds are bitter, then the product is already old and spoiled. There is nothing useful and good in it. If you use such a product, you can get poisoning.

How to make sesame milk at home

The obvious advantage of making sesame milk at home is a significant saving in money. Vegetable milk is not the cheapest product, especially if you eat vegetarian or vegan food on an ongoing basis. The purchase of packaged sesame milk will cost 650-700 rubles. Let's look at a simple recipe for making a drink at home. For this, the following products will be needed:

• 100 g of fresh sesame seeds;
• 2 liters of liquid honey;
• 1 liter of purified water.

Preparation of natural sesame milk:

1. Sesame seeds are washed well with clean water.
2. Pour water into a blender, add honey and sesame seeds, beat the mixture well. As a result, a uniform thickening should be formed, without seeds.
3. Next, the honey-sesame mass is filtered through several layers of gauze or through a fine sieve.

Note! Sesame residues should not be thrown away, because they can be used to make sweet cereals, all kinds of desserts and even salads.

You can also replace honey with another healthy and sweet treat, such as dates. The prepared drink has a pleasant nutty and sweet milky taste. Add it as needed in cocoa, coffee. Based on sesame milk, you can cook porridge for a child. If you want to get rid of cravings for sweets, it is recommended to take one cup of milk every morning on an empty stomach. Results will appear in just one week!

There is a second option for making sesame milk. To obtain a natural drink, fresh sesame seeds are soaked in water in a ratio of 1: 1 overnight. In the morning, mix this mixture with a blender and filter well. The cake that remained after making the milk is added to the pancake dough.

How to drink

Nutritionists advise consuming sesame milk in a course: for two weeks, 100-200 ml in the morning on an empty stomach. Literally after 10-12 days, the first positive effect of a natural product is felt. Drinking a natural drink in the morning, you get a dose of healthy vitamins and macronutrients, which energizes literally for the whole day, eliminating apathy and fatigue.

To improve the digestion process, it is important to consume sesame milk at night, that is, before bedtime. Since the drink is considered a high-calorie product, the daily dose should not exceed 200-250 ml.

Note! The calorie content of 250 g of sesame seeds is 200 calories. When honey, nuts, dates and other sweet foods are added to the drink, the calorie content of the drink increases significantly.

Why bitter

In fact, if sesame milk is bitter, it means that the storage conditions of the seeds were still violated. Most likely, sesame seeds are old, spoiled, rancid, stale or processed with a lot of chemicals. Such milk is better not to use, because its usefulness for the body is doubtful. Quite often, suppliers store seed in bags that “pick up” moisture, and then pack such sesame seeds or distribute them to the market. Before buying a seed (if you will make milk yourself) it is better to taste it - and immediately it will be clear whether it is good.

Interesting facts about sesame seeds

1. If we compare sesame milk with other dairy products, then it is considered the youngest, that is, it began to be used recently. Although sesame seed was used back in biblical times, when Aramaic people sprinkled on them dishes in order to increase their shelf life. Many peoples endowed sesame seeds with magical properties, as evidenced by numerous translations of Arabic tales.
2. In the East, almost no dessert can do without sesame seeds. Seeds are used for baking, the well-known halva, butter or tahini paste. They are sprinkled with goodies, baklava is prepared from it, salads and dressings for meat and vegetable dishes are seasoned.
3. Sesame seeds are grown for the preparation of milk mainly in Sudan, India, Ethiopia, China, Uganda, Burma. In no case, nutritionists do not advise buying fried sesame seeds in the store, because they are deprived of almost all vitamins.