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.
- Hemp seed is made from a different variety of cannabis than marijuana. It will never get you “high” in any form.
- Did you know that schoolbooks used to be made from hemp paper until late in the 19th century?
- 1 tbsp. toasted hemp seeds sprinkled on hot or cold cereal contains less than 1g fat, 4g. carb and 3g protein.
- On a gluten-free diet? Add hemp flour, oil, seeds and powder to your list of staples.
- Hemp seed oil has been used for centuries as a clean –burning lamp oil. And artists preferred it to linseed oil for thinning paint.
- Like flax, hemp seeds contain all nine complete amino acids – without bitterness or need for soaking. (Which do you prefer – flax or hemp?)
- Did you know that raw hemp seeds taste amazing? They are not rough on your digestive system and add flavor to any recipe.
- If you hate all raw grains and cereals – you consider them “gut sandpaper” – try hemp seeds. They’re gentle, smooth and nutty.
- Protein powder tip: Soy contains phytic acid, which has been known to block mineral absorption. Hemp does not.
- If you have trouble digesting soy protein powder and whey puts you to sleep (not pleasantly), try hemp protein powder instead. (No gas, too!)
- Vital globulins in hemp fight antigens in the bloodstream, making it a “must have” food for those with immune system diseases
- 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.
- If you like nut milks, you’ll probably also like hemp milk, which tastes slightly “nutty”. Or make it yourself from unhulled seeds!
- Those with allergies: Be aware that hemp milks usually contain either carrageenan, brown rice syrup or both. Check the ingredients!
- 3 tbsp. toasted hemp seeds contains 170 calories. (1.5g fat, 14g carb, 8g protein – perfect for a snack!)
- Did you know that hemp seed was successfully used in a 1955 Czech study to counteract the severe “nutritional deficiencies” caused by TB?
- The best way to store hemp food products (especially hulled hemp) is to freeze, refrigerate or keep it in a cool, dark place.
- Know your hemp facts! Hulled hemp seeds contain niacin, B-6, folate, thiamine and riboflavin, as well as Omega-6 and 3.
- Sprinkle quality, organic hemp seeds on salads, cereals, muffins, breads and yogurts. And do try them in soups.
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