Food
Sesame Seed
A tiny calcium-rich seed, eaten whole or as tahini, supporting the bones, heart, and digestion.
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🥄 How to use it
Sprinkle sesame seeds on food, or use tahini (sesame paste) in dressings and dips; grinding or chewing them well releases their nutrients.
How much: A tablespoon of seeds or tahini, used in food.
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Sesame seeds are a remarkable plant source of calcium (especially the unhulled seeds), along with healthy fats and lignans that support the heart. Ground into tahini, they're easy to enjoy in dressings and dips — and grinding helps the body absorb their minerals.
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⚖️ Cautions
- A whole food and nourishing; calorie-dense, so use modestly.
- Sesame is a recognized allergen — a clear reason for the allergic to avoid it.
- Whole seeds pass through partly undigested, so grind or chew them well for the calcium.
📚 Why we trust it
- A whole-food source of calcium and healthy fats
- Long valued for bone and heart health
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
From the smallest seed, sturdy nourishment for the bones. Quiet strength is built grain by grain.
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