It is the latest food in fashion, and it does not surprise us: among its many benefits there is one that has made it popular above all others. He gomasio is a mixture of salt and toasted or ground sesame seedstypical of the Japanese cuisinewhich among other things helps reduce stress and anxiety levels.
Since the pandemic began, another epidemic has come to light that is ravaging our country, especially among youth: mental health problems that have increased as a result of confinement, the precariousness of life and concern about the great problems that ravage humanity.
In addition, another of the reasons why more and more people are incorporating gomasio into their diet is that it is very easy to use and goes well with hundreds of recipes that we already prepare daily.
Gomasio: the Japanese superfood that triumphs this season
The word gomasio comes from the two ingredients that make it up: “goma” means “sesame” and “shio” means salt. Due to its components, it is rich in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and is beneficial for cardiovascular health. It is also a powerful antioxidant agent due to its richness in vitamin D and vitamin E. In addition, it is also abundant in zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.
Gomasio is recommended for people with osteoporosis or who want to prevent itsince its intake helps to improve bone health, as well as to contain cellular aging thanks to its antiparasitic and antioxidant properties.
How to incorporate gomasio into meals?
The best thing about this Japanese superfood is that it is simply added to meals just like any other seasoning: it is ideal to add to toasts, vegetable soups, salads, pasta dishes or vegetables cooked in different ways.
just adding a spoonful of gomasio to our meals, we can benefit from the multiple beneficial properties for health.
The gomasio can be found already prepared in herbalists or health food storesbut it can also be prepared at home: you just have to toast it in the pan with a tablespoon of salt for every 16 sesame seeds (20 if we want to soften it).