Most people when they hear about hemp they think of the psychoactive part of the Cannabis plant. But there is much more than that. The hemp seeds are very nutritious. They contain all the necessary amino acids to form a complete protein. For 3 tbs there are 11 grams of protein, that amount also contains 16% of your daily iron intake, 48% phosphorus, 48% magnesium and 23% Zinc. There are also 7.5 grams of Omega-6 LA, 3.0 grams of Omega-3 ALA, 0.6 grams of Super Omega-6 GLA and 0.3 grams of Super Omega-3 SDA. That with 174 calories and 1 gram of dietary fiber. The protein from hemp seeds is supposed to be very digestable. Unlike soy, hemp seeds do not contain phytic acid which is an anti-nutrient that prevents the absorbtion of minerals. They are rich in polyunsaturated fats(the kind that are good for you). Being a plant product there is no cholestorol.
They have a great nutty taste. They're so small that they can be added to smoothies, cereal and other foods for a nutrition boost. When I was running I used a hempseed protein powder as a recovery drink and it worked really well. You will find no THC in the food at all so you won't get high and you can pass a drug test.
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