Tahini is a food obtained by grinding seeds. Sesame seeds are most commonly used and therefore sesame tahini is the most famous and widely used. It is a sort of paste in a semi-liquid state that can be found at dietary food stands and owes its popularity to its many health benefits.
Origin of tahini and raw materials for its production
Tahini comes from India and China and quickly spread to Europe mainly because of its beneficial ingredients. People quickly discovered that besides sesame seeds, tahini could be made from other seeds, so now you can buy sunflower seed tahini, walnuts, almonds and more.
We will focus on sunflower tahini, which is not as popular as sesame tahini, but it is cheaper because of the raw material, darker in color and slightly heavier in taste. However, the healthy benefits of sunflower tahini are not inferior to the popular sesame tahini.
Health benefits of sunflower tahini
- The raw material from which sunflower tahini is made, the sunflower, is characterized by the content of vitamins, minerals, useful elements and fiber, which means that its benefits for our body are truly numerous;
- Sunflower tahini contains magnesium - it lowers blood pressure, relieves migraines, as well as breathing spasms in asthmatics, improves sleep in menopausal women;
- Contains calcium - it prevents the loss of bone mass during menopause in women and thus prevents the development of osteoporosis. The tahini is one of the strong natural means for the prevention of osteoporosis;
- Contains minerals such as manganese, selenium, phosphorus and others - they help with pain and swelling in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. For patients with rheumatic diseases, it is recommended to consume sunflower tahini every day to strengthen the bones and restore their elasticity.
Are there any contraindications for its consumption?
Sunflower tahini increases the body's resistance and is recommended for all ages and conditions, there are no contraindications for its consumption and it should not consumed in excess amounts.
It can be used by pregnant women, nursing mothers, small children. It is considered a safe food that does not cause allergies. It is not contraindicated in case of immune deficiencies and disturbances.
Due to the high content of omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, sunflower tahini also has an anti-inflammatory effect.
