«Hemp Hearts» - Organic Cannabis Seeds

Organic Salad «Hemp Hearts»

“Hemp hearts” tend to have a light, nutty flavor and are extremely nutritious, providing the benefits of hemp oil in a satisfying snack format. There are many benefits to snacking on these shelled seeds that you probably don’t know about.

You likely don’t eat a lot of raw cannabis in your normal routine. Though edibles containing activated THC are great for medicinal use, they are hard to eat frequently; you may eventually find yourself in a perma-haze or having digestive issues. That’s why raw cannabis is such an awesome supplement.

For now, most hemp seed products are grown and manufactured in Canada, then exported to countries that aren’t as friendly to hemp cultivation. However, this could change as industrial and agricultural hemp crops become more normalized in the US. Since even the best cannabis seeds don’t contain a significant level of cannabinoids, there’s no chance of catching a buzz from these babies. However, if you start sprinkling hemp hearts on top of your yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, or salads, you won’t be sorry.
 

Amazing health benefits of hemp seeds

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are known for their health benefits, especially in regards to cardiovascular health and lowering blood cholesterol. Hemp seeds have a 3:1 balance of omega-3 (alpha-linoleic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid), which put simply means that they are fantastic sources of these EFAs (essential fatty acids).

They are also an excellent source of GLA (gamma linolenic acid) which is an essential omega-6 fatty acid that is known to balance hormones. Studies show that GLA can reduce PMS symptoms and also symptoms of the menopause.

As well as these healthy plant-based fats they are also rich in other nutrients, including proteins, Vitamins A, E, D and many B vitamins, antioxidants, fibre, live enzymes and a variety of minerals. In fact, high-quality protein forms 25% of the total calorific content of hemp seeds, and over 30% comes from healthy fats.
 

The best part

There is no denying that hemp seeds (and cannabis seeds) are packed full of essential nutrients. They also have very strong anti-inflammatory properties which are especially useful in muscle and tissue repair after exercise.

Hemp seeds are a complete protein. In fact, they are the only natural source of edestin, the amino acid that shares a similar structure to our own DNA. Making hemp the closest source of protein to our own human amino acid profile. Most plant-based proteins don’t contain the amino acid, lysine but it is present in hemp seeds.

Quinoa is another example of a plant-based protein that also contains lysine. However, quinoa is not something that is easy to eat on a daily basis. Hemp seeds can be easily incorporated into a variety of different meals throughout the day. We’ll explore how to eat hemp seeds later on in this article, so keep reading.

Hemp seeds are easily absorbed and easy to digest, meaning more energy reserves are available for regenerating muscles and metabolising fats. In fact, the protein from hemp seeds is even easier to digest than the protein that is found in most nuts, grains, pulses and legumes.