Hemp Seeds: Why You Should Be Eating Them
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Facts
- Contains all 21 known amino acids including the 8 essential ones you cannot produce on your own
- Hemp does not contain any phytic acid or enzyme inhibitors which soy protein contains
- Much easier and safer to digest than soy protein
- Hemp does not require pesticides or genetic alterations in order to be grown, in fact in can be grown pretty much anywhere
- Good source of Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) which is a very rare nutrient
- Good Source of fiber, thiamin, niacin, vitamin E, folic acid, magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, and zinc.
- One of the best sources of Essential Fatty Acids with a perfect 3:1 ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6
- Fiber content of 40%, which is the highest of all flour grains
Source: www.hemptraders.com
Health Benefits
- Weight Loss: filling, reduces cravings for sugary and starchy foods
- Increased and longer-lasting energy (I can most certainly vouch for this one)
- Strengths immune system
- Improve digestion: Hemp seeds are used to treat constipation and hemorrhoids in Asia
- Lower cholesterol and protect heart health
- Healthy skin and hair
Uses
- Add it to smoothies, salads, baked goods, snacks, icecream, etc
- Hemp seeds are a very versatile food and can be added to pretty much any recipe
- Helpful (essential!) for vegans
