Tahini provides the same general nutrients in a concentrated and versatile form.
How to Use Sesame Seeds
- Sprinkle them over vegetables.
- Add them to bread or crackers.
- Use tahini in salad dressing.
- Mix tahini into hummus.
- Add sesame seeds to rice or noodle dishes.
- Use them as a topping for fish or chicken.
6. Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds provide protein, unsaturated fats, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and other nutrients.
They have a mild, nutty flavor and a soft texture that works well in both sweet and savory meals.
Hemp seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, although their nutritional profile differs from chia and flax.
Ways to Use Hemp Seeds
- Blend them into smoothies.
- Stir them into yogurt.
- Sprinkle them over salads.
- Add them to soups.
- Mix them into oatmeal.
- Use them in homemade snack bars.
7. Poppy Seeds
Poppy seeds are commonly used in breads, cakes, dressings, and savory dishes.
They provide small amounts of fiber, calcium, magnesium, and unsaturated fats.
