Raw sesame seeds are powerful little alkaline seeds that are full of nutrients and minerals, especially calcium. Calcium is very important for supporting bones health.
Besides calcium, raw sesame seeds are full of other minerals like magnesium, copper, zinc and dietary fiber and they offer the most nutritional value when the entire seed is used (un-hulled).
Just a quarter cup whole raw sesame seeds contain more calcium than a whole cup of milk. A quarter cup of raw sesame seeds has 351 mg of calcium while one cup of non-fat milk has 316.3 mg, and one cup of whole milk has only 291 mg of calcium. Also, sesame are alkaline forming in the body whereas milk is acidic forming.
In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, they found a correlation between low dietary intake of zinc and osteoporosis at the hip and spine. Sesame seeds are also full of zinc, another mineral that has a positive effect on bone mineral density.
Besides bone health, calcium is also vital in helping with migraines and providing relief for PMS.
