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ALLergen AwareneSS:

                                                              SESAME

                         HEALTH                               Sesame allergies have been on the rise over the past twenty years and
                                                              have now joined the list of top allergens, making it number 9. As a
                         HEALTH
                        BENEFITS                              result, food manufacturers must include sesame on their labels by 2023.
                        BENEFITS                              You will find sesame in several cuisines worldwide, from baked goods
                                                              and sweets to savory foods like sushi and hummus. Sesame is a seed,
                                                              but you can also find its other forms. Foods that contain sesame
                                                              include halvah, sesame oil, tahini, some bread/breadsticks, crackers,
                                                              marinades, falafel, hummus, protein bars, soups, and more. In addition,
                                                              some non-food items may also include sesame in the form of Sesamum
                     Zinc is a micronutrient and trace mineral -   indicum. Items include cosmetics like lotions, oils, soaps, medications,
                     which means we only need a small amount.
                     Zinc is a micronutrient and trace mineral -
                     which means we only need a small amount.  supplements, perfumes, and even pet foods.
        11 mg  9 mg                                           If you are unsure if a food contains sesame, read food labels or ask a
        11 mg  9 mg                                           server if you are out at a restaurant. If you are still unsure, it is best
                                                              to avoid the food in question altogether. Reactions to sesame are
                                                              similar to the other major allergens, ranging from mild to severe. If you
                     Essential in periods of rapid growth -   have a sesame allergy, your doctor might recommend that you keep
                     childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy.
                     Essential in periods of rapid growth -   epinephrine (EpiPen®) on you, just in case.
                     childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy.
                                                              Source:
                                                              https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/
                                                              common-allergens/sesame
                     Zinc is also important with sensing taste and
                     smell.
                     Zinc is also important with sensing taste and
                     smell.





                FOOD SOURCES of ZINC
                FOOD SOURCES of ZINC

                 Beef, Poultry, Pork     Whole Grains
                 Beef, Poultry, Pork     Whole Grains

                 Legumes                 Shellfish
                 Legumes                 Shellfish


                 Nuts and Seeds          Fortified Cereals
                 Nuts and Seeds          Fortified Cereals

                 Supplements
                 Supplements





         Source:
         https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/zinc/
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