"Tahini
is an oft-forgotten option for nut and seed butters, but it sits front and
center in my fridge because it delivers major creaminess to sauces and
smoothies and packs a powerful flavor punch," says Willow Jarosh MS, RD
co-owner of C&J Nutrition. "Although some advise against eating the
spread because of its high omega 3:6 ratio, the super high intake of omega-6s
in the average American's diet isn't due to things like tahini—it's mostly from
not eating a variety of fats or consuming the majority of fats from fried foods
and packaged snacks. As long as you're also eating foods rich in omega-3s, your
end-of-day ratio should be nothing to worry about. Plus, tahini is loaded with
tons of healthy nutrients like copper, which helps maintain anti-inflammatory
and antioxidant responses in the body. It also provides six percent of the
day's calcium in just one tablespoon."
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