Tahini is an incredibly healthy paste made from ground sesame seeds. Why is it worth eating?
- It perfectly supports our bones and muscles thanks to its high calcium content – it has 3,5 times more than cow's milk.
- It affects our vitality, good memory and concentration, thanks to the high content of magnesium and B vitamins.
- Helpful in the fight against anemia – 100 g of tahini provides as much as 50% of the daily iron requirement.
- Protects bones, 100 g of paste contains as much as 43% of the daily dose of calcium.
- It protects our heart by providing healthy fats, phytosterols and lowers the level of so-called bad cholesterol.
- It is valued for its high content of easily digestible protein. It contains approximately 18g of protein per 100g of tahini paste, with a digestibility of 83%.
- Helpful in the fight against anemia – 100 g of tahini provides as much as 50% of the iron requirement.
- It also tastes great in both sweet and savory dishes. Tahini can be used to make a quick dressing for salads and burgers, or a sweet halva paste by adding a little honey to the tahini.
P.S. The only drawback is its caloric content, 100 g of tahini paste contains almost 600 kcal.
Aneta Korzeniecka Clinical Dietitian
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