Sesame Paste with Honey and Lemon
A simple, creamy, and nourishing dessert-remedy with a sweet-and-sour flavor and mineral-rich properties.
Sesame paste with honey and lemon—a nourishing natural remedy, rich in minerals, healthy fats, and natural energy. It can support heart health, bone health, digestion, immunity, and vitality, and is easy to enjoy in the morning—on bread, in yogurt, or as a healthy dessert.
Servings: 20 servings
~400 g of paste, ~20 servings when used as a remedy, with one serving being ~1 tablespoon, or ~20 g
Ingredients
Materials
- - grater, small blender, or food processor
- - glass or ceramic bowl
- - wooden or silicone spoon
- - clean, sterilized jar with a lid
- - fine grater for lemon zest
- - citrus juicer
Preparation
- Grind the sesame seeds as finely as possible, until they resemble oily flour or a coarse paste.
- Place the ground sesame seeds in a bowl.
- Add the honey and stir slowly until a thick paste forms.
- Add the lemon juice gradually so that the paste doesn't become too runny.
- Grape seed oil is added to give it a creamier texture.
- Optionally, add a little grated lemon zest and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Transfer the paste to a jar and store it in the refrigerator.
Storage 🧊
Administration
🔹For a more substantial nutritional intake: 1 tablespoon per day.
🔹It can be taken in 2–3-week courses, with a 7–10-day break.
🔹For sensitive digestion, start with 1 teaspoon every 2 days.
How can I consume this remedy?
🔹plain, 1 teaspoon in the morning;
🔹on whole-grain bread, crackers, or flatbread;
🔹mixed into yogurt;
🔹over oatmeal;
🔹as a filling for Neapolitan pastries;
🔹as a quick dessert, in small amounts;
🔹with fruits such as apples, bananas, or pears;
🔹in a smoothie, added at the end, without heating.
Observations
🔹 Sesame seeds can be used raw or lightly toasted; raw sesame seeds have a milder flavor, while toasted ones are more aromatic.
🔹 For a finer texture, grind the sesame seeds in short bursts to prevent them from overheating.
🔹 If the paste is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of oil.
🔹 If it’s too runny, add more ground sesame seeds.
🔹 It’s not recommended to consume large amounts: it’s a nutritious but concentrated preparation.
Effects and benefits
- ❤️ Supports heart health by providing healthy fats and antioxidants.
- 🩸 May help maintain cholesterol balance as part of a healthy diet.
- ⚡ Provides natural energy, helpful during times of fatigue.
- 🦴 Supports bone health through the mineral content of sesame seeds.
- 💪 Helps the body recover after physical exertion or stressful periods.
- 🧠 May support mental alertness through its nutrient-dense profile.
- 🛡️ Helps support immunity through the honey-lemon combination.
- 🍋 Provides beneficial compounds from lemon.
- 🌿 Supports digestion when consumed in moderate amounts.
- 🚽 May aid bowel regularity thanks to the fiber in sesame seeds.
- 🧴 Supports skin health through plant-based fats and antioxidants.
- ✨ It can help maintain skin elasticity.
- 🦷 It supports teeth and gums by providing minerals.
- 🧬 It provides plant-based protein that’s beneficial for your daily diet.
- 🌞 It can be helpful during recovery as a tonic food.
- 🍯 It can gently soothe a sore throat thanks to the texture of the honey.
- 🫀 It can be included in a diet designed to support cardiovascular health.
- 🧘 It can reduce cravings for refined sweets, serving as a more nutritious dessert.
- 🥄 It quickly nourishes the body even in small amounts.
- 🌱 It is suitable for periods when the diet is lower in minerals.
- 🧡 It can support overall vitality.
- 🍽️ It helps diversify your breakfast with a natural, nutrient-dense option.
Side effects
- Sesame allergy — may cause serious reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Digestive discomfort — possible with high consumption.
- Bloating — sesame is dense and high in fiber.
- Nausea — if the paste is consumed on an extremely sensitive stomach.
- Heartburn — lemon may irritate the stomach in cases of gastritis or acid reflux.
- Calorie intake — the paste is energy-dense.
- Rise in blood sugar — possible due to the honey.
- Rancid taste — if the sesame seeds or oil are oxidized.
- Mild diarrhea — when consumed in large quantities or in cases of low digestive tolerance.
- Oral irritation — in people sensitive to lemon or honey.
Contraindications
- Allergies.
- Bloating.
- Nausea.
- Heartburn.
- Mild diarrhea.
- Biliary discomfort.
- Rise in blood sugar.
- Excess calories.
- Rancid taste if stored improperly.
🔹 It is more suitable as a tonic than as a treatment per se. It can be helpful during periods of fatigue, an unbalanced diet, or sugar cravings, but it should be consumed in moderation because it is high in calories. For people with heart, metabolic, or digestive issues, this remedy should be viewed as a dietary supplement, not as a substitute for medical treatment.
FAQ 💡❓
Why is sesame with honey and lemon considered a tonic?
➡️ Because it provides a small amount of healthy fats, minerals, plant-based protein, and quick energy. It’s more of a concentrated food, useful when the body needs nutritional support.
Is it better to use raw sesame seeds or lightly toasted sesame seeds?
Raw sesameseeds are milder and bettersuited for a natural recipe, while toasted sesameseeds have a more intense flavor. It’s important not to burn them, as this makes them taste bitter and can cause the oils to degrade.
Why is grapeseed oil added?
➡️ It helps make the spread creamier and easier to spread. Plus, it has a subtle flavor and doesn’t overpower the taste of the sesame seeds, honey, and lemon.
Can this spread replace breakfast?
➡️ In small amounts, it can complement breakfast, but it shouldn’t be the only food at the meal. It goes well with whole-grain bread, yogurt, oatmeal, or fruit.
Is it suitable for people who want to cut back on refined sweets?
➡️ Yes, it can be a more nutritious alternative to regular sweet spreads, but it should still be consumed in moderation, as honey contains natural sugars.
Why isn’t it recommended to heat it?
➡️ Because honey and delicate vegetable oils retain their qualities better when consumed cold. The spread should be added to food after it has cooled.
Can it be eaten in the evening?
➡️ Yes, but in small amounts. Since it’s high in calories and fairly high in fat, it can be harder to digest in the evening, especially for people with acid reflux or slow digestion.
What does this spread taste like?
➡️ It tastes like a sweet-and-sour sesame cream: the honey rounds out the flavor, the lemon makes it fresher, and the sesame adds a slight nutty note.
Can I add cinnamon or ginger?
➡️ Yes, in small amounts. Cinnamon works very well for flavor, and ginger can add a slightly spicy note, but it’s not necessary.
Is it good for children?
➡️ It can be given to children over 1 year of age in small amounts, provided they are not allergic to sesame or honey. For young children, start with a very small amount.
Why is it important to be cautious about sesame allergies?
➡️ Sesame is a major allergen. In sensitive individuals, it can cause unpleasant or even severe reactions, so this remedy should be avoided entirely if an allergy is suspected.
How often can it be consumed?
➡️ For a healthy adult, 1 teaspoon per day is sufficient. For long-term consumption, it’s best to take breaks and incorporate it into a balanced diet.
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