Sesame seeds are a high energy food that help to provide optimum health and wellness. They are an excellent source of high quality protein which is most beneficial for growth, especially in children. Sesame seeds are also high in minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and copper.

Did you know that just a 1/4 cup of sesame seeds provides MORE calcium than 1 cup of milk?

The copper in sesame seeds offers anti-inflammatory benefits which can help to relieve swelling in auto-immune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. The niacin enhances GABA (neurotransmitter) activity in the brain, reducing anxiety, and providing for a better night’s sleep. Sesame seeds nourish the nervous system, strengthen hormone production, support the cardiovascular system, benefit the digestive system. They also support healthy skin, hair, and nails. Sesame oil used topically on eczema, or other itchy type rashes, can increase the healing time, and decrease itching.

Lemons are known to help destroy putrefactive bacteria in the mouth and intestines which can help alleviate flatulence, indigestion, and constipation. Lemons contain a compound called limonene which is used to dissolve gallstones and kidney stones and can help to fight oral, lung, skin, breast, stomach, and colon cancer. Lemons are also rich in bioflavonoids which can significantly boost the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body.

Hummus Dip

Ingredients:

4 cups cooked garbanzo beans

1/2 cup tahini

4 cloves garlic

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 tsp cumin

1 1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup water

Optional: 1/8 tsp paprika

Directions:

In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and sea salt. Process until roughly combined.

Continue processing while streaming in up to 1/2 cup of water until desired consistency is reached. If desired, served sprinkled with paprika. Enjoy!