Tahini is a paste made from toasted, ground sesame seeds. It has a light, nutty flavor. It’s best known as an ingredient in hummus but widely used in many dishes from around the world. You can find it in many of the dishes we recommend too! A Breakdown of the Nutrition in Tahini: Two tablespoons (30 grams) of tahini contains the following: Protein: 6 grams Fat: 16 grams Fiber: 2 gram Thiamine: 26% of the DV Vitamin B6: 22% of the DV Phosphorus: 22% of the DV Manganese: 22% of the DV Magnesium: 8% of the DV Iron: 14% of the DV Calcium: 12 percent of calcium Also, approximately 50% of the fat in tahini comes from monounsaturated fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties. Tahini’s Support for Bone Health & Arthritis A study published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases saw patients with arthritis (in the knee) were divided into two groups and given either glucosamine plus Tylenol twice a day, or 40 g per day of tahini 2 tablespoons of tahini. The group consuming tahini reported less pain, and did not experience the side effects associated with Tylenol. The calcium and magnesium content in tahini is beneficial for maintaining […]
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