Health benefits associated with consuming tahini are numerous. It is no coincidence that folk medicine defines it as a real elixir for the general health status of the body. Take 2-3 tablespoons on an empty stomach in the morning and you will get an excellent means of protection of the gastrointestinal tract.
Sunflower tahini is less popular, cheaper, darker in color and heavier in flavor. But this does not mean that it is not useful and tasty.
Sunflower has a high content of manganese, magnesium, selenium and phosphorus, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. This makes it an excellent means of increasing the body's resistance. Sunflower tahini is extremely useful for people of all ages, for pregnant women, nursing mothers, all active sportsmen and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Sunflower tahini also helps with migraines; depression; premenstrual syndrome; asthma attacks; diseases of the circulatory and cardiovascular system; osteoporosis, etc.
Sunflower products are generally considered safe as there are no reported allergies. Thus, they become safe even for people with a highly sensitive immune system. The large doses of omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids in the composition of sunflower tahini suppress inflammatory processes in the body.
Be careful, though, because sunflower tahini goes rancid quickly. Due to carelessness, the toxins of rancid sunflower products can cause allergic symptoms and poisoning in those who consume them.
Here's how to make homemade sunflower tahini
Of course, they also sell it in grocery stores, but let's not forget that what we prepare at home is always tastier and healthier.
For 2 bowls of sunflower tahini you will need:
- 2 bowls of raw, peeled sunflower seeds;
- 1/3 bowl of olive oil;
In a heated pan, roast the nuts for about 2-3 minutes, making sure not to burn them. Then transfer them into another bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes. Add olive oil to the nuts and blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
That way the sunflower tahini, prepared at home, is ready! Leave it for a few hours in the refrigerator and then you will be able to taste its beneficial properties.
