Since this is the norm, it’s only right that you’ll struggle to find many low calorie tahinis that are under the illusive 5 syn count. This doesn’t mean they don’t exist however. So let’s take a look at a few store bought alternative tahinis which offer the same great taste and texture, for less of your daily allowance. One 2014 study showed that they may also have a positive impact on cholesterol levels and oxidative stress in patients with osteoarthritis. Basic report: 12166, seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type). (2016, May) Dukkah. This nutty and fragrant Egyptian spice blend makes both a delicious crust and a super tasty layer of seasoning on these potatoes, and they’re really the star of the show. You can find this pretty easily now in supermarkets, or you could make my easy dukkah recipe. It lasts ages and is fab to have on hand to jazz up any dish! There aren’t too many ingredients that go into this impressive dish – and everything is nice and easy to find!

Cooked beetroot. We’re keeping things simple by using the handy ready-to-eat beetroot you can easily find at the store. Go for one that’s not sitting in vinegar if possible, or your sauce will be a little too acidic. Lignans have a similar structure to estrogen. The sesamin and sesamol lignans in tahini can bind to estrogen receptors, which may protect against hormone-related cancers. Experience the authentic flavours of Middle Eastern and Arabic culinary traditions with MyJam -the largest online cultural grocery store in the UK. Our vast assortment of Middle Eastern and Arabic grocery items will take you on a journey to the core of these regions, enabling you to prepare classic meals in the comfort of your home.

As seen above, tahini is high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Studies have shown that consuming these types of fats can lower harmful cholesterol levels as well as lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. The calcium and magnesium in tahini may also work to decrease blood pressure naturally. Cancer prevention Slimming World don’t explicitly tell dieters what their formula is, or how exactly they calculate their sin values. As such, it can be difficult to figure out just how bad something you might treat yourself with can really be. Especially something commonly thought of as healthy, like tahini. While the potatoes cook, make the pink tahini. The COLOUR of this is unbeatable! And it’s really super simple. First, add chopped cooked beetroot into the bowl of your blender or food processor along with lemon juice, salt and water and blitz into a paste. Then just add the tahini and blitz again until smooth and creamy.

Haghighian, M. K., Alipoor, B., Sadat, B. E., Mahdavi, A. M., Moghaddam, A., & Vatankhah, A-M. (2014, July 12). Effects of sesame seed supplementation on lipid profile and oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Health Promotion Perspectives, 4(1), 90-97 Here comes the special part! Often when I make crispy potatoes with this technique, I’ll toss them in polenta to help them get that lovely crispy crust. In this recipe, dukkah is front and centre and acts as the polenta. This makes them extra special in two ways – first, like polenta, it helps create that lovely crunch. And second, it provides another delicious layer of flavour.

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Being made from sesame seeds means that tahini can provide some of the benefits of sesamin and sesamol. If you have a history of cancer it is important to talk to your doctor about adding supplements to your diet. Arthritis Eilat-Adar, S., Sinai, T., Yosefy, C., & Henkin, Y. (2013, September). Nutritional recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention. Nutrients, 5(9), 3646-3683.