Tahin or Tahini is a staple food within the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean diets, often being used in the preparation of Hummus. Early historians wrote about Tahini as being a food of Royalty. Sesame oil extracted from the seeds has been used to treat skin wounds, burns, sensitivities and dryness for thousands of years, and is sometimes referred to as “the queen of oils.”
Health Benefits:
- High in healthy mono and poly-unsaturated fats, including sesamin and sesamolin
- High in protein (amino acids)
- Great source of essential vitamins & minerals – thiamine, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron and zinc.
- High source of lignans – antioxidants
- May help regulate blood pressure & cholesterol through healthy fats and phytosterols
- May help to balance hormone levels during menopause, due to composition of phytoestrogens
- May improve condition of skin
How to Use:
- Use as a straight dipping sauce or salad dressing
- Use instead of a butter on baked goods
- Combine tahini with ingredients like lemon juice, salt and garlic to bring out its natural flavor.
- Make hummus using tahini as the base
- Mix into cooked grains or noodles.
- Take daily as a supplement
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