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Sesame Seeds

Crunchy and versatile sesame seeds are delicious in halva (a Middle Eastern sweet), tahini (sesame seed paste), and hummus (dip); sesame seeds add richness to crackers and are good as toppers for buns and homemade bread.

Not only are sesame seeds a very good source of manganese and copper, but they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber. In addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin. Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans, and to prevent high blood pressure and increase vitamin E supplies in animals. Sesamin has also been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage.

Sesame seeds are a very good source of copper and a good source of magnesium and calcium.




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