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Food of the Week [Part II]: Surprising Sesame

Posted February 10, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Jessica Hale

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

This week, we’re showing you how the tiny sesame seed can pack a big nutritional punch. Whether in seed, oil, or paste form, sesame fits in at every meal of the day. 

Sesame seeds are high in useful minerals…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Not-So-Simple Sesame

Posted February 9, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Jessica Hale

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

The tiny sesame seed is often reduced to a garnish on sushi or stir-fries, but don’t let its diminutive size fool you. Sesame can add big flavor to many different dishes, and it’s packed with health benefits that make it an…

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Food of the Week (Part II): Tahini

Posted October 21, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism

Yesterday, Her Active Life brought you tahini as our pick for Food of the Week. This sesame seed paste, common in Middle Eastern cuisine and a good source of calcium, zinc, iron, and healthy fats, makes a rich and tasty addition…

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Food of the Week (Part I): A Taste of Tahini

Posted October 20, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism

If you love a good hummus and spend many a lunch hour dining on cafeteria falafels, you’ve probably been enjoying tahini without even knowing it. This thick, nut buttery spread, made of hulled sesame seeds, is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine,…

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