The power of sesame.

Sesame seeds are a great food source, known for a long time. In fact the Egyptians used it to make flour. The Romans used the seeds to prepare a kind of butter to eat with bread. It was thought that they even had mystical powers and in fact, these small seeds, it can be said, are almost "magical" thanks to their great benefits and properties for health.

• Reduces the risk of cancer
  Sesame seeds contain an anti-cancer compound called phytate.

• Reduce the cholesterol
  Sesame seeds are rich in oleic acid and phytosterols.

• Prevents stress and anxiety
  Sesame seeds also contain tryptophan, an important amino acid, precursor of serotonin, commonly known as the neurotransmitter of "happiness."

• Decrease blood pressure
  Sesame seeds are composed of healthy fatty acids and antioxidants such as sesamin, sesamol, sesamolin and oryzanol; all plant compounds linked to the reduction of blood pressure.

• Prevents diabetes
  These seeds contain magnesium and other essential nutrients that have been shown to help prevent and combat diabetes.