Hemp seeds are becoming increasingly popular in the health and wellness world even being dubbed a superfood and are especially beneficial for vegans and vegetarians.
Most health-conscious consumers are adding flaxseed and chia seeds to their daily smoothies, yogurt oatmeal. Yet, hemp seeds are only just beginning to receive recognition for having the most well-rounded nutrition profile of the three meal enhancing seeds.
The seeds that come from the plant Cannabis sativa L, more commonly referred to as the marijuana plant, are actually a fruit, soft in texture with a slightly nutty flavor, stated Clean Cuisine.
Not to worry, though these seeds come from the marijuana plant they do not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the active substance in marijuana, stated Bob’s Red Mill hulled hemp seed description. Eating these seeds will not cause consumers to become high.
Sold by brands like Bob’s Red Mill and Tempt, hemp seed is considered a complete protein providing the body with all 10 essential amino acids. This is particularly beneficial to vegetarians and vegans because it is extremely uncommon for a plant protein sources to have all the essential amino acids.
With five grams of protein in a two tablespoon serving, hemp also provides consumers with omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids that promote heart health, lower triglycerides, help to reduce inflammation, promote brain health and support the immune system, according to Bob’s Red Mill. However, hemp also contains what Living Harvest called “naturally-occurring Super Omegas Stearidonic Acid (SDA) and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)” which help the body take in the benefits of Omega-3 & Omega-6 EFA’s more efficiently.
Hemp seeds can be incorporated into almost any dish. Clean Cuisine suggest a recipe for an Orange-Banana Hemp Smoothie. Combine one frozen banana (chopped), one whole orange (chopped), three tablespoons of hemp seed, two ice cubes, ¾ cup of almond milk, a pinch of cinnamon and a dash of almond extract in a blender. Process the ingredients until smooth and it’s ready to drink.
Living Harvest stated that hemp does not contain the allergy causing components that are found in soy, dairy or tree-nuts.
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