Hemp foods are an increasingly popular way to add essential fatty acids and protein to a healthy diet. Raw organic hemp seed is beneficial for anyone who wants to improve their diet and health. It’s easy to add hemp protein to your diet by adding hemp seeds and or hemp protein powder to nearly any recipe. As hemp seeds come from cannabis sativa plant varieties bred for nutrition, they contain virtually no THC. Hemp oil and hemp seed have good levels of omega-3 (and without the mercury issues of fish oil) and are suitable for gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian and vegan diets. Shelled hemp seed contains approximately 33% protein, 45% oil, 10% carbohydrate, and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. The omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acid content, balanced ideally for human consumption, provides benefits to cardiovascular health. Hemp seeds are great sprinkled on salads, mixed in cereal or yogurt, and added to shakes. Another great way to gain the benefits of hemp is to use hemp seed oil. Hemp oil is extracted in a press, like other seed oils such as olive or flax. If properly cared for, hemp oil requires no preservatives. It is important to find high quality hemp oil, as the manufacturing process will significantly affect nutrition and flavor. Hemp oil should not be excessively exposed to light, so store it in a cool, dark place. Hemp seed oil is not suitable for frying, however, as it has a low smoke point. Hemp foods are very nutritious and a good addition to a balanced diet. Though the United States has a misguided ban on the agricultural cultivation of hemp, there is no reason to avoid hemp, which today mostly comes from Canada or Europe. Human use of hemp dates back to the Stone Age for a wide variety of uses, including the medieval cuisine of Italy and Germany. With the variety of hemp food products now available, there is no reason for waiting.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:07:36 +0000
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