What's In It For My Body?
Albaik Tahini is made out of 100% Hulled Sesame seeds which makes it rich in diverse healthy nutrients. In fact, One serving of Tahini provides you with:
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17g of Fats: 3g of polyunsaturated fats
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0 trans fats
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8g Protein
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Vitamins B
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Vitamin E
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Minerals such as calcium, Iron, Copper and Zinc
I’ve heard about these nutritions. So What does that actually mean?
Immune System Support:
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Tahini contains Iron, Zinc, selenium and copper which makes it a secret for white blood cell production and proliferation of while blood cells. Sesame seeds are rich in Selenium - Se - which is known for its potent antioxidant activity.
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Good for your heart: each serving of Tahini contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty acids (polyunsaturated Fatty Acids). Such PolyUnsaturated fatty acids have anti inflammatory effects that help prevent cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and high cholesterol.
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Good for your bones: Calcium and phosphorous help optimize bone density
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High in Vitamins B: This helps metabolize fats and proteins Vitamins B Help convert carbohydrates into glucose which aids in the production of more accessible energy for our bodies.
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Antioxidants: One of the antioxidants provost in tahini, copper, helps relieve pain and reduce swellings. Such anti-inflammatory effect make tahini a good ingredient to someone with rheumatoid arthritis. Studies have also found that copper can expand asthma patient’s airways.