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We Heart Hemp!

Posted on by diamondsonyourinside and currently has 4 Comments on We Heart Hemp!

happyhempHemp. Not to be confused with the to the stuff Cheech and Chong made so famous. This miracle seed (plant for that matter) is actually a distant cousin. So, get those thoughts out of your head.

For better or worse, the “high” you can get with hemp is only from your body singing from all the goodness.

Why is it so good?

It’s packed with protein for one thing. Hemp has more protein than meat, fish or tofu. Say wha?? Forks over Knives, for sure!

Additional benefits of hemp include:

  1. It keeps your weight in check because Hemp protein and fiber aid in satiety, which will prevent you from snacking and keep you fuller longer. It actually keeps you from the munchies. HA. A diet rich in hemp also promotes digestive regularity. Giddy-up cowboy!
  2. Keeps you smart. Hemp seeds are one of the few Omega-3 sources found in plants, so listen up, vegans. The Omega-3 fatty acids in hemp reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, lower blood pressure, and may even ward off Alzheimer’s disease. The protein and omega fats help with brain function.
  3. Hemp can regulate hormone fluctuations and promotes the alleviation of menstrual cramps and menopause symptoms. That sounds like happiness in a bag to me!
  4. Hemp keeps you looking good! It is a protein powerhouse that stimulates skin and hair growth, maintains bone health, regulates metabolism, and helps with brain function. Hemp helps keep your blood sugar level, which is an important way to defy age and prevent disease. Sign me up.

An interesting note: our government outlawed hemp farming in 1958, a shame when you consider how amazing a crop it is. The plant thrives without pesticides, purifies the soil around it, and kills weeds. The U.S. is the only country that bans industrial hemp farming.  Another brilliant food move by our government. Our hemp comes mostly from our neighbors to the north in Canada, who are already attuned to a healthier food supply.

Use hemp in your smoothies as a dairy substitute. Just three tablespoons give you a whopping 15 grams of protein. I keep Happy Hemp seeds in my car to snack on when I’m carpooling. Sprinkle them on your oatmeal, add them to your salads.

I’m telling you, this is some good stuff.


4 thoughts on “We Heart Hemp!

  1. David

    Last year I was diagnosed with celiac disease, and you have no idea how many changes I’ve had to make. I’m in my late 20’s and for almost 10 years I was sick. IT was also influencing my psychology… being depressed, fatigued, and irritable… and I was getting fat!

    After being diagnosed I regained a lot of energy, mental health, and healthier body. The one problem is maintaining a healthy diet with low carbs and sugar. I currently switched over to Hemp Protein as my breakfast meal, and lean meats and salads for lunch and dinner. I’ve never felt better. HEMP IS THE WAY TO GO!!!!

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  3. Kathy Shirilla

    David, I hear ya. I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. I was drinking a whey protein shake every morning prior to working out, now that is out because I am off of dairy. This hemp protein is the “BOMB”. Fixing my morning smoothie now, with hemp protein powder, coconut milk (unsweetened), spinach, banana, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
    DELISH!!!

  4. Dale m Farr

    I been using hemp seed hearts for about two months regularly 3 tablespoons a day, love the stuff I feel great, I use it in everything

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