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Pepperwood Organics  Unhulled Stone Ground Organic Sesame Butter Nutritional Value & Health Benefits

Pepperwood Organics 

Unhulled Stone Ground Organic Sesame Butter Nutritional Value & Health Benefits

There are very few foods in the world that can supply as much nutrition to our bodies as this one. It is truly a multi-vitamin superfood made from the most ancient and powerful seed on earth called Sesame. Below is a list of some of the essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids this superfood has to offer:

Ca

 

Calcium - Bones & Teeth protector.

Pepperwood’s whole tahini contains 7X the amount of Calcium than in milk making it one of the best foods for bone strengthening.

 

Calcium is the most common mineral found in the body. It is required for the formation and strengthening of bones and teeth. It is also crucial for other bodily functions like muscle contractions and blood clotting.

 

1946 mg | 195% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

Fe

 

Iron - The Meat Alternative.

Pepperwood’s whole tahini contains 7.25X the amount of Iron than in Red Meat making it one of the world’s best meat replacements.

 

Iron is an essential mineral for our bodies and the main reason we need it is that it helps to transport oxygen throughout the body

Iron is a critical component of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your body. Hemoglobin represents about two-thirds of the body’s iron. If you don't have enough iron, your body can't make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells. A lack of red blood cells is called ‘iron deficiency’ which we all know as Anemia.

 

20 mg | 132% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

Cu

 

Copper - Energy Booster

Copper is an essential trace mineral necessary for our survival. Most of the copper in the body is detected in the liver, heart, brain, skeletal muscle and kidneys. Copper helps with the formation of collagen, increases the absorption of iron and plays an essential role in energy generation.

 

4 mg | 213% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

P1

 

Protein - Strong Muscles

You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an essential building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is a "macronutrient," which means the body needs comparatively large amounts of it.

 

60 gram | 122% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

ω3

 

Omega 3 - Healthy Heart

Clinical data suggests that EPA and DHA, the two omega-3 fatty acids found in sesame and fish oil help reduce risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

 

866 mg | 173% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

ω6

 

Omega 6 - Skin and Hair Growth

Along with omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids play a vital role in brain function, and healthy growth and development. As a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid, omega-6s help stimulates skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system.

 

52,440 mg | 524% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

Se

 

Selenium - Antioxidant Booster

Selenium can help counter coronary heart disease. It's thought that selenium can benefit heart health by its ability to fight inflammation, increase blood flow, reduce free radical oxidative tension, and help with antioxidant activity.

78 µg | 223% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

Mg

 

Magnesium - Healthy Nerve System

Magnesium activates hundreds of enzyme reactions in the body, turning to thousands of biochemical reactions happening on a continuous basis. Magnesium is crucial to nerve transmission, muscle contraction, blood coagulation, energy production, nutrient metabolism as well as bone and cell formation.

 

711 mg | 203% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

Mn

 

Manganese - Strong Bones

Some of the health benefits of manganese include its contribution to healthy bone structure, bone metabolism, and helping to create essential enzymes for building bones. It also acts as a coenzyme to assist metabolic activity in the human body.

 

3 mg | 67% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

P

 

Phosphorus - Strong Teeth

The majority of our body's phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth, which they help keep healthy. However, this mineral, found in grains, milk, and other protein-rich foods, also plays other important roles in the body.

 

114 mg | 11% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

Zn

 

Zinc - Overall Health

Zinc is a metal which is called an “essential trace element” because tiny amounts of zinc are necessary for human health. Zinc is used for treatment and prevention of zinc deficiency and its consequences, including stunted growth and acute diarrhea in children, and slow wound healing.

 

11 mg | 70% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

K

 

Potassium - Healthy Blood Pressure

Potassium's primary functions in the body including regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles. Potassium is an electrolyte that neutralizes the effects of sodium, helping to maintain a healthy blood pressure. It is also essential for sustaining acid-base balance.

 

944 mg | 27% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

Fi

Fiber - Improve blood sugar levels

'Soluble fiber,' found in sesame, oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and more, promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools.

 

Fiber also helps regulate blood sugar levels. In people with diabetes, fiber — particularly soluble fiber — can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels. A healthy diet that includes insoluble fiber may also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

 

36 gram | 253% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

Trp

Tryptophan - Serotonin Booster

L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps the body make proteins and certain brain-signaling chemicals. Your body changes L-tryptophan into a brain chemical called serotonin. Serotonin helps control your mood and sleep.

 

1 mg | 405% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

B1

Thiamin - Energy Booster #1

Vitamin B1, thiamin, enables the body to use carbohydrates as energy. It is essential for glucose metabolism, and it plays a vital role in nerve, muscle, and heart function. Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin, as are all vitamins of the B complex.

 

3 mg | 239% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

B2

Riboflavin - Energy Booster #2

Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body to convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. These B vitamins, often referred to as B-complex vitamins, also help the body metabolize fats and protein.

 

1 mg | 47% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

B3

Niacin - Healthy Circulation

Vitamin B3, also called Niacin helps to treat migraine headaches, circulation problems, and dizziness, and to reduce diarrhea associated with cholera. It is also good for lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

 

11 mg | 63% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

B5

Pantothenic Acid - Energy booster

Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, help the body convert carbohydrates into glucose, which the body uses to produce energy. These B vitamins often referred to as B complex vitamins, also help the body utilize fats and protein.

 

2 mg | 25% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

B6

Pyridoxine - Healthy nervous system

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the B vitamin family. B6 vitamins, help support adrenal function,  calm and maintain a healthy nervous system and are essential for critical metabolic processes.

 

1 mg | 38% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

B9

Folic Acid - Cell Rejuvenation

Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is commonly found in foods such as sesame, dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and more. Folic acid helps your body produce and support new cells, and helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.

 

213 mg | 43% Dv

For 1 Cup of Pepperwood Organics Whole Tahini

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