Why Hemp became so popular in the last years?? We can see hemp not just in foods such as bars, beverages and even spreads; but also in a variety of body care products.
People across Europe and Asia have used hemp since 5000 B.C. But, why we didn’t hear about hemp in the last decades? The reason is because In the 1970s, President Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. This law established a set of banned drugs. It also unintentionally outlawed hemp.
The return of the hemp was in 2015. President Obama with a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 that would allow American farmers to produce and cultivate industrial hemp. The bill would remove hemp from the controlled substances.
What is Hemp?
Hemp is a variety of the plant Cannabis sativa. Currently, it is grown to be used for fiber, oil, and seeds. The best way to include hemp in a daily diet is in the form of whole seeds because it includes not only the hemp oil, but also the whole kernel including the fiber and water-soluble vitamins.
Benefits of Hemp:
The hemp plant is resistant to pests and has a low water requirement, meaning that it is good for the earth and the environment.
Nutritionally, hemp seeds are very rich in a variety of nutrients.
Two tablespoons of hemp seeds provide:
Hemp is also high in Cannabidol (CBD), which has the following properties:
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-seizures and calming effect.
Is Hemp Psychoactive?
NOOOO. Although Hemp and marijuana are different varieties of the same plant species Cannabis sativa, hemp does not contain the psychoactive ingredient THC that Marijuana does.
Difference between hemp and marijuana:
Hemp:
•High concentration of CBD
•Less than 0.3% THC
Marijuana
•High concentration of THC (10- 20%)
•Lower concentration of CBD.
How to eat Hemp seeds?
Because hemp has a mild nutty flavor, it may boost the content of protein, fiber, Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants of many preparations, including:
In general, hemp seeds may be added to any preparation!!
Try the following delicious recipe:
Edamame, quinoa and hemp bowl
Ingredients
People across Europe and Asia have used hemp since 5000 B.C. But, why we didn’t hear about hemp in the last decades? The reason is because In the 1970s, President Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. This law established a set of banned drugs. It also unintentionally outlawed hemp.
The return of the hemp was in 2015. President Obama with a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 that would allow American farmers to produce and cultivate industrial hemp. The bill would remove hemp from the controlled substances.
What is Hemp?
Hemp is a variety of the plant Cannabis sativa. Currently, it is grown to be used for fiber, oil, and seeds. The best way to include hemp in a daily diet is in the form of whole seeds because it includes not only the hemp oil, but also the whole kernel including the fiber and water-soluble vitamins.
Benefits of Hemp:
The hemp plant is resistant to pests and has a low water requirement, meaning that it is good for the earth and the environment.
Nutritionally, hemp seeds are very rich in a variety of nutrients.
Two tablespoons of hemp seeds provide:
- 90 calories
- 6 g of fat
- 2 g of fiber
- 5 g of protein (GREAT SOURCE, SPECIALLY FOR VEGANS)
- 300 mg of potassium
- 15 % of vitamin-A requirement
- 25 % of daily iron needs
- Rich repertoire of phytochemicals.
- Unique fatty-acid profile that includes:
- omega-3 and -6 fatty acids
- stearidonic acid (SDA)
- gamma linoleic (GLA) acids.
Hemp is also high in Cannabidol (CBD), which has the following properties:
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-seizures and calming effect.
Is Hemp Psychoactive?
NOOOO. Although Hemp and marijuana are different varieties of the same plant species Cannabis sativa, hemp does not contain the psychoactive ingredient THC that Marijuana does.
Difference between hemp and marijuana:
Hemp:
•High concentration of CBD
•Less than 0.3% THC
Marijuana
•High concentration of THC (10- 20%)
•Lower concentration of CBD.
How to eat Hemp seeds?
Because hemp has a mild nutty flavor, it may boost the content of protein, fiber, Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants of many preparations, including:
- Parfaits
- Smoothies
- Salads
- Fruit salads
- Yoghurt
- Soups
- Oatmeal
In general, hemp seeds may be added to any preparation!!
Try the following delicious recipe:
Edamame, quinoa and hemp bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Cup shelled, cooked edamame
- 2 Cups cooked Quinoa (may be cooked in vegetable broth)
- ¼ Cup dried Cranberries
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- salt to taste
- Mix all the ingredients and serve. (May be eaten hot or cold)