Sesame Seeds

Delicate and insignificant, these seeds have almost become forgotten. But these little seeds are so important to our diet.

Benefits:

1. High in manganese, calcium, copper, Vitamin B1, iron, zinc, and fiber

2. The copper is proven to help relieve rheumatoid arthritis 

3. The calcium prevents bone loss from menopause, prevents osteoporosis, & strengthens teeth

4. Helps to lower cholesterol and prevent high blood pressure

5. More than 5 times the amount of protein than dairy milk. (Rat milk actually has the highest amount of protein. So if you want milk for protein, drink rat milk, not cow milk.) 

6. The have the highest level of phytosterols, which help lower cholesterol 

7. Maintain healthy skin 

Cow's Milk vs. Sesame Seeds:

It's the age-old theory that dairy milk is the highest source of calcium. It's meeting its rival, for a variety of reasons than what I'm listing. 

Sesame seeds have 1,160 mg calcium/100g serving. That's 10x more than dairy milk. The seeds are alkaline and dairy milk is acidic, making the seeds easier for the bones to absorb. Higher acid = higher calcium loss in bones! Sesame is a much higher and healthier source of calcium, causing absolutely no health problems either. 

There's so much more they can do for your body, but these are just a few good things. 

How to use: Put a couple tablespoons of the dry seeds in a coffee grinder and grind thoroughly for several seconds. Add them raw to smoothies, granola or cereal, or other foods. The taste is minimal and the benefits.