Superfood: Sesame Seed
/Who would of thought? Yep. This tiny seed packs minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. It also provides: zinc, magnesium, potassium, and selenium and copper, which help absorb iron. An ounce contains almost 5 grams of protein and all of the essential amino acids. (Great for vegans!) In addition, Sesame seeds contain phytosterols, plant steroids that are similar to cholesterol in structure and can block its absorption!
Sesame seeds are produced on drought-tolerant plants that do well in poor climatic conditions. India and Guatemala are the top two sources of sesame seeds and the U.S. imports most of its supply from these countries.
Below is a photo of a recipe taken from a National Geographic publication: Superfoods, Eat Your Way to Health and Longevity.
