Sesame oil is an edible oil made using sesame seeds. It is naturally nutty and more flavourful than other oil. Due to its taste, it does not require refining to make it edible like other oils. Apart from medicinal usage, sesame oil is widely used for cooking purposes in Asia and the Middle East countries like Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cooking. One teaspoon of sesame oil contains:

Calories: 120

Protein: 0 grams

Fat: 14 grams

Carbohydrates: 0 grams

Fiber: 0 grams

Sugar: 0 grams

Sesame oil also contains healthy fat like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The two main antioxidants in sesame seeds-sesamol and sesaminol- have powerful effects and are mostly credited for their amazing health benefits. Here are some reasons to include sesame oil in your diet: