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Tahini (sesame paste) for Post-Workout Recovery
17g protein per 100g · Incomplete
Fits in moderation
After lifting, 20–40g of fast-digesting, leucine-rich protein within a few hours kicks off muscle protein synthesis.
The numbers
Per 100g
17g
595 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~126g
protein per day
Per 2 tbsp
5g
179 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
26×
~4654 kcal from this food
Why it works for post-workout recovery
For post-workout recovery, look for fast digestion, complete profile, leucine ≥ 2g per serving. Tahini (sesame paste) isn't a top pick — ground sesame — base of hummus, baba ghanoush, halva.
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