Question 1

is mustard oil and sesame oil good for cooking? are they healthy?

Accepted Answer

Avoid mustard oil: Sesame oil is healthy and fine for cooking.
However mustard oil should be avoided.

Although it is widely used in asian cooking because of it's pungent taste it is not allowed to be imported into the United States because of concerns that it may have bad effects on the heart (cardiac toxicity).

Mustard oil contains erucic acid which is the component felt to be cardio-toxic.

Question 2

is it okay if i eat roasted sesame seeds, is this weird?

Accepted Answer

Not weird at all: Nothing wrong with that. It improves the taste for some people.

Question 3

are sesame seeds good or bad?  if yes what is it's benefit?

Accepted Answer

Neither.: They are both good and bad and part of a healthy diet.  Don't eat too much or too little of anything.  By the way, if you have no heart disease, don't smoke and do not have diabetes, the absolute benefit of taking crestor (rosuvastatin) is probably pretty small no matter how high your CHOL.  Might want to look at the framingham risk calculator and discuss with your doc.

Question 4

im really allergic to sesame seeds. what foods has sesame in it?

Accepted Answer

Read the label: I guess you have to read the label to know if that particular food that you eat has sesame seeds in them. Sesame seeds can be added to different type of foods.

Question 5

is sesame good for stress ? thank you

Accepted Answer

Ayurveda : Sesame oil is used in indian ayurvedic medicine to reduce stress. It is high in anti-oxidants, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins ; minerals. Black sesame seeds are reported to have far more health benefits than lighter ones. It is used both topically ; orally.

Question 6

is it true that pts who have a history of diverticulitis should not eat small seeds (e.g. caraway, sesame, etc)?

Accepted Answer

Not anymore: This used to be what all physicians taught patients with diverticulitis. Research and current consensus has not held up this recommendation. In fact foods high in fiber, including those with seeds, can help prevent more episodes of diverticulitis.

Question 7

do sesame seeds turn white in feces?

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: If any doubt, a sample of stool can be analyzed by your provider to clarify what substance is present that concerns you.

Question 8

can i eat sesame seeds during periods time?

Accepted Answer

Sure : You may eat whatever you like during your menstrual cycle

Question 9

for how many days should i eat sesame seeds to get periods?

Accepted Answer

What?: I'm not sure what you are talking about.  Eating sesame seeds is not known to cause your period.

Question 10

if you have sesame allergies, are there any foods with sesame you wont have a reaction with?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are allergic to sesame seeds, the best thing is to read labels and make sure you do not eat, touch or inhale  anything that contains them.

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