Tahini

A common condiment produced from crushed sesame seeds is called tahini. It's a great way to add some extra nutrients to your diet and freshen up pasta salads by substituting tahini for mayonnaise. Tahini weighs 15 grams per tablespoon and includes:

• Calories: 89
• Protein: 3 grams
• Fat: 8 grams
• Carbs: 3 grams
• Fiber: 1.5 grams
• Copper: 27% of the DV
• Thiamine: 15% of the DV
• Phosphorus: 9% of the DV
• Selenium: 9% of the DV
• Iron: 7% of the DV

Numerous vitamins and minerals may be found in tahini. Monounsaturated fats, which are anti-inflammatory, are also abundant. The lignan sesamin is one of many antioxidants found in tahini. Sesamin has demonstrated several positive health effects in trials on animals. It's simple to include tahini in your diet. It is available at most grocery shops and online.