Oldest condiment, from India, 3000 BCE
NUTRIENTS:
Copper- reduces inflammation (74% of daily needs in ¼ cup)
Mg- respiratory benefits, CVD, menopause, sleep (31% of daily needs in ¼ cup)
Zinc- immunity booster
Calcium- reduces colon cancer, osteoporosis, migraines, and PMS symptoms (35% of daily needs in ¼ cup)
and...the phytosterols in sesame seeds help lower cholesterol.
Copper- reduces inflammation (74% of daily needs in ¼ cup)
Mg- respiratory benefits, CVD, menopause, sleep (31% of daily needs in ¼ cup)
Zinc- immunity booster
Calcium- reduces colon cancer, osteoporosis, migraines, and PMS symptoms (35% of daily needs in ¼ cup)
and...the phytosterols in sesame seeds help lower cholesterol.
- Sesame oil is resistant to rancidity
- Not a commonly allergic food
- Fine for low purine or goitrogenic-free diet, although sesame seeds do have some oxalates
- Good for skin and digestive system, apply topically or orally!
Delish uses:
- Add to cookies, breads, muffins
- With steamed broccoli with lemon juice
- Combine toasted seeds for salad dressing
- Spread tahini- a sesame seed paste- on crackers or bread. Tahini is known as, “The butter of the middle east.”
- Or, saute with chicken, tamari, garlic, ginger, and veggies.
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