Hemp can’t get you high but Hemp Nutrition can get you healthy. Being loaded with protein, vitamins and essential nutrients, hemp is an important superfood.
There’s a lot of hype these days about hemp, it’s relation to marijuana and CBD, but hemp as food is being overlooked.
Second only to flax, hemp is one of the best sources of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids. These are important for brain development, immune system function and blood pressure regulation. As American diets are generally higher in Omega-6’s than Omega-3’s, it’s important to note that hemp offers a balance of the two. It also contains GLA (gamma-linolenic acid).
Hemp Seed Hearts (hulled hemp seeds) are about 31 percent digestible pure protein, rich in vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. American diets often lack magnesium, which helps regulate blood sugar, nerve function and heart rhythm.
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