Hemp food products are getting considerable attention from doctors, nutritionists, and healthy food experts. The food products derived from hemp seeds are excellent supplements rich in protein, essential fatty acids, and minerals. Growing hemp for food and other industrial uses is legal in many countries and states.
Although most people may know why organic hemp food is the ultimate healthy trend, only some know how versatile and tasty this ingredient is Organic hemp food is the top healthy trend, and only some know how versatile and delicious this ingredient is. So, read on to find some of the best and easiest hemp seeds and hemp oil food recipes to include this ingredient in your diet.
Hemp hearts can be added to any food recipe
What is hemp seed?
Besides being an excellent source of protein, with 10g of easily digestible protein with all the essential amino acids, hemp seeds are also considered very safe for consumption. And there’s no reason to fear failing a drug test or getting “high.” Although the plants belong to the same genus, hemp species are not the same as the cannabis plants harvested for recreational or medicinal use since hemp can only contain a small percentage of THC. Growing hemp for food demands that the psychoactive ingredient of cannabis is present in trace amounts (under 0.3%), and this quantity is harmless.
Hemp seeds are an excellent source of minerals, including iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and zinc. The whole hemp seed can be eaten; however, the outer shells can be hard to crack open, so the most common option used and sold in grocery stores is the hulled hemp seed, also called the hemp heart.
The two types of proteins in hemp, albumin and edestin, are straightforward to digest, decreasing the risk of allergies. This fact also makes hemp seeds a tasty and safer protein option for people who suffer from nut allergies. However, people who are allergic to other cannabis products or have severe allergies must be extra careful and consult their doctor before adding it to their diets.
What is hemp seed oil?
The hemp seed oil is obtained by cold pressing a hemp seed, and hemp seeds and is also a very nutritious hemp food product. Hemp seeds and hemp seed oil contain an Omega-6 and Omega-3 ratio between 4:1 to 3:1, and the oil is rich in Vitamin E. A balanced ratio of essential fatty acids is necessary for good health and weight control. Compared to other cold-pressed oils, such as olive oil, this dark green oil has less saturated fat. Although hemp oil food recipes cannot have any process of frying or cooking, their benefits can complement the ones from hemp seeds, and both can be seamlessly added to your daily diet.
The cold-pressed hemp seed oil has a dark green color
Hemp hearts and hemp oil food recipes
Flavored hemp milk and coffee latte
If you’re looking for healthy and easy ways to substitute dairy products, hemp milk is a delicious option and an optimal source of zinc for vegans. Of course, you can buy hemp milk, but the homemade version is fresh, have more nutrients, and can be a bit cheaper. Get your blender and put half a cup of hemp seeds, half a teaspoon of vanilla bean powder, a pinch of Himalayan sea salt, and three to four cups of mineral or filtered water. Blend all the ingredients for around a minute until they’re mixed, smooth, and creamy. If you strain the milk, you can use the residue to make cookies, protein balls, or cakes.
You can add two pitted dates, ground cinnamon, or cocoa powder for a different flavor. For a rocket fuel latte, blend about 10 oz of brewed coffee, add the hemp milk, one tablespoon of hemp oil, and, if you wish, two drops of stevia.
Shakes and Smoothies
Hemp food products are so versatile that you can add them to any meal, including shakes, smoothies, and many other hemp oil recipes. An excellent option for a healthy breakfast could be blending a teaspoon of hemp oil with hemp milk, adding bananas or strawberries, and sprinkling some hemp hearts for a crunchy and nutty flavor.
Hemp milk smoothie with hemp hearts sprinkled over it
A tasty and crunchy salad
You can make a crispy salad with arugula, quick-peas, pistachios, hemp hearts, and your favorite fruit like figs or mangos. Use a blender or a food processor to create a delicious salad dressing: add ½ jalapeno or your favorite pepper, one garlic clove, one lime juiced, a pinch of salt, ½ cup of fresh cilantro, and 1/3 cup of hemp oil. You can also make a tasty marinade by mixing ½ cup of hemp oil, two teaspoons of red curry paste, two teaspoons of soy sauce, and one garlic clove.
Because of the fresh leaves, this salad may taste better if kept in the fridge, so eat it immediately. If you want to prepare it to consume later, keep the seasoning apart and only add it when you’re about to eat it. You can preserve the herb in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Add hemp food products to your daily diet
Adding hemp seeds and oils has numerous benefits to boost the protein content of your meals. Besides following our shared recipes, you can sprinkle the hearts over a salad or fruit or season them with hemp seed oil. Could you make sure to choose organic versions of the hemp products since those come from people growing hemp for food purposes?
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