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Medscape
7 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Sesame Oil Boosts Glycemic Control in Women With MASLD
TOPLINE: In women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), supplementing a calorie-restricted diet with unheated sesame oil, such as that used on salads or cooked meals, significantly improved biomarkers of glycemic control and insulin resistance. METHODOLOGY: Sesame oil contains compounds that attenuate inflammation by suppressing proinflammatory cytokines, potentially improving glucose and lipid metabolism; however, studies on its role in MASLD are limited. Researchers in Iran conducted a clinical trial to investigate whether sesame oil supplementation influenced glycemic, metabolic, and stress biomarkers in women with MASLD (aged 20-50 years; BMI, 25-40) who regularly consumed sunflower oil. After a 2-week run-in period on their usual diet, patients were randomly assigned to consume 30 g/d of either sesame oil or sunflower oil in unheated form for 12 weeks, alongside a weight-loss diet with a calorie deficit of 500 kcal/d. Blood markers for glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and oxidative stress were measured at baseline and at 12 weeks. TAKEAWAY: Of 60 patients enrolled, 53 completed the study, 27 in the sesame oil group (mean age, 38.89 years) and 26 in the sunflower oil group (mean age, 39.35 years). The sesame oil group experienced reductions in fasting blood glucose of 18.2 mg/dL, fasting serum insulin of 3.2 μIU/mL, and homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance of 1.4 units; these reductions were significantly greater than in the sunflower oil group (P < .001 for all). Markers of pancreatic beta cell function and glucose regulation improved significantly in patients in the sesame oil group; however, markers of inflammation and oxidative stress did not differ between the two groups. Both groups achieved significant weight loss, with no differences between them. IN PRACTICE: 'While both groups achieved significant weight loss, the superior glycemic improvements in the [sesame oil] group indicate effects beyond calorie restriction,' the authors of the study wrote. SOURCE: This study was led by Masoumeh Atefi, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences in Shahroud, Iran. It was published online in BMC Nutrition. LIMITATIONS: The study did not measure serum vitamin E levels, red blood cell fatty acid content, or serum A1c levels. Self-reported dietary intake might have introduced bias. Enrollment was restricted to women aged 20-50 years with a specified BMI, limiting generalizability. DISCLOSURES: The study received a grant from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The authors reported having no competing interests. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
The Guardian
05-07-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Meera Sodha's recipe for omelette rolls with rice, carrot pickles and wasabi mayonnaise
We eat a lot of omelettes in our house: they're the perfect solution for an impromptu dinner, and they're also endlessly customisable, so we never get bored with them. You can add butter, beat the eggs in the pan and roll to make it French, add spices, coriander and onion to make it Indian, or mirin and soy, as in today's dish, for a trip to Japan. You could add any condiment or pickle from mayonnaise to ketchup and chilli oil to chimichurri, and bolster the meal with bread or rice. Today's recipe is merely one of many wonderful scenic routes on which to take your omelette. Simply double the quantities to serve four. Sushi rice vinegar is widely available in the UK, and has been very helpfully pre-seasoned. If you can't find it, use regular rice vinegar and add a tablespoon of sugar when you make the sushi seasoning. Prep 10 min Cook 30 min Serves 2 200g sushi rice Fine sea salt 8 tbsp sushi rice vinegar – I like Saitaku1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks1-2 tsp wasabi paste, to taste 3 tbsp mayonnaise ½ tsp black sesame seeds 6 medium eggs 1 tbsp mirin 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce 2½ tbsp sesame oil First make the sushi rice. Put the rice in a saucepan for which you have a tight-fitting lid and cover with 280ml cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover, turn down the heat to a whisper and set a timer for 10 minutes. When the time is up, take the pan off the heat but leave the lid on for at least another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make up the sushi seasoning by mixing a teaspoon of salt with four tablespoons of sushi rice vinegar. When the rice has cooled down to almost room temperature, fold in the seasoning using a wooden spoon. To make the pickled carrots, put the carrot matchsticks in a shallow-lipped dish, pour over the remaining four tablespoons of sushi rice vinegar, sprinkle on three-quarters of a teaspoon of salt and mix well. To make the wasabi mayo, mix the mayonnaise with the wasabi paste (start with one teaspoon and add a second if you like it hotter), then sprinkle the black sesame seeds over the top. Finally, to make the omelette rolls, crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk with the mirin, soy sauce and half a tablespoon of sesame oil. Put a tablespoon of sesame oil in a nonstick frying pan on a medium heat and, once it's very hot, pour in half the egg mixture and cook until golden on the bottom and semi-set on top (that is, with only a little liquid egg still visible). Using a spatula, roll it up, slide out on to a plate and repeat with another tablespoon of sesame oil and the remaining beaten egg mix. To serve, cut the omelettes into 2cm-wide rolls, place on two plates and serve with bowls of sushi rice, pickled carrots, wasabi mayo and more soy sauce nearby.
