19 Hemp for Health Tips

Since president Trump signed The Farm Bill and has made growing Hemp legal in the USA again I though it might be good to revisit some of the benefits of the HEMP plant.

1. Hemp seed is made from a different variety of cannabis than marijuana. It will never get you “high” in any form.
   

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2. Did you know that schoolbooks used to be made from hemp paper until late in the 19^th century?
3. 1 tbsp. toasted hemp seeds sprinkled on hot or cold cereal contains less than 1g fat, 4g. carb and 3g protein.
4. On a gluten-free diet? Add hemp flour, oil, seeds and powder to your list of staples.
5. Hemp seed oil has been used for centuries as a clean –burning lamp oil. And artists preferred it to linseed oil for thinning paint.
6. Like flax, hemp seeds contain all nine complete amino acids – without bitterness or need for soaking. (Which do you prefer – flax or hemp?)
7. Did you know that raw hemp seeds taste amazing? They are not rough on your digestive system and add flavor to any recipe.
8. If you hate all raw grains and cereals – you consider them “gut sandpaper” – try hemp seeds. They’re gentle, smooth and nutty.
9. Protein powder tip: Soy contains phytic acid, which has been known to block mineral absorption. Hemp does not.
10. If you have trouble digesting soy protein powder and whey puts you to sleep (not pleasantly), try hemp protein powder instead. (No gas, too!)
11. Vital globulins in hemp fight antigens in the bloodstream, making it a “must have” food for those with immune system diseases
12. Use hemp seed oil in salad dressings and baking. It is a great source of vitamin E and contains 8g. Omega-6 and 2.5g. Omega 3.
13. If you like nut milks, you’ll probably also like hemp milk, which tastes slightly “nutty”. Or make it yourself from unhulled seeds!
14. Those with allergies: Be aware that hemp milks usually contain either carrageenan, brown rice syrup or both. Check the ingredients!
15. 3 tbsp. toasted hemp seeds contains 170 calories. (1.5g fat, 14g carb, 8g protein – perfect for a snack!)
16. Did you know that hemp seed was successfully used in a 1955 Czech study to counteract the severe “nutritional deficiencies” caused by TB?
17. The best way to store hemp food products (especially hulled hemp) is to freeze, refrigerate or keep it in a cool, dark place.
18. Know your hemp facts! Hulled hemp seeds contain niacin, B-6, folate, thiamine and riboflavin, as well as Omega-6 and 3.
19. Sprinkle quality, organic hemp seeds on salads, cereals, muffins, breads and yogurts. And do try them in soups.