Foods Alive Organic Black Sesame Seed, 14-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 3)
Used in traditional chinese medicine for mitigating premature gray hair, and to nourish and fortify the liver and kidneys. these nutrient-dense seeds are also said to help blurred vision, tinnitus, and dizziness.-- black sesame seeds have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and aroma that is enhanced by lightly heating. black sesame seeds can be added to your favorite granolas, yogurts, energy bars, crackers, soups, sauces, dips, or breads. sprinkle them on salads, pasta, and more for a unique nutty flavor! -- black sesame seeds are an extremely good source of calcium; studies have shown that one gram of seeds contains approximately 85 milligrams of calcium. black sesame seeds also have high amounts of protein, phosphorous, iron and magnesium. in some patients, black sesame seeds are used to help patients recover from serious illnesses and fevers, treat constipation and promote regular bowel movements. some practitioners recommend using black sesame seeds with polygonum to keep a person's hair looking rich and dark. -- in traditional chinese medicine, black sesame seeds have sweet and neutral properties, and are associated with the kidney and liver meridians. they function to tonify yin jing and blood, moisten the intestines, and help build the spirit, or shen. -- they contain lignans, including a unique content of sesamin, which are phytoestrogens with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. sesame seeds also contain phytosterols associated with reduced levels of blood cholesterol. the nutrients of sesame seeds are better absorbed if they are ground or pulverized before consumption, as in tahini.-- foods alive is a family owned company dedicated to a healthy organic whole food lifestyle. just like you, we care deeply about the foods we eat and put into our bodies. everything we create here at foods alive is of the highest quality and deepest integrity, from our family to yours.