Tahini

Overview

Tahini (sesame seed paste) provides healthy fats that enhance carotenoid absorption when paired with vegetables like carrots. Practical pairings include spinach + eggs, tomatoes + olive oil, salad + oil, carrots + tahini, kale + avocado, berries + yogurt/nuts.

Recipes

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Substances

1 substance in this food

Calcium

Bone health; neurotransmission; interacts with vitamin D and K2

Preparation Notes

• Pair with carotenoid-rich vegetables for enhanced absorption
• Can be used in dressings, dips, or spreads
• Part of food synergy strategy
• Supports fat-soluble vitamin absorption

Biological Target Matrix

Biological Target	Substance	Contribution Level	Therapeutic Areas	Mechanism of Action
Neurotransmitter Regulation	Calcium	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Essential for nerve impulse transmission and neurotransmission

References

• Practical pairings: spinach + eggs, tomatoes + olive oil, salad + oil, carrots + tahini, kale + avocado, berries + yogurt/nuts