When someone hears the word Hemp it usually brings a silly smile to those of us that grew up in the 60’s. Perhaps because of it’s association and frequent confusion with its place among the Cannabis family. Hemp seeds from the cannabis sativa although one of the most heart healthy foods available is often over looked as being a part of a well balance diet.
Although there are many great uses from this versatile plant cannabis sativa the seeds harvested from this plant have amazing nutritional value not to mention its versatility in the kitchen and is a delicious healthy snack.
Hemp seeds, contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary to maintain a healthy human body. No other single plant source has the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form, or has the essential fatty acids in a perfect a ratio to meet human nutritional needs. Since amino acids are the building blocks of protein it is easy to see why hemp seeds are a perfect source for high quality protein. It is also important to note that these little seeds pack a powerful 65% globulin edistin, and also includes quantities of albumin, this protein is readily available in a form quite similar to that found in blood plasma.
Another incredible benefit of the hemp seed is that 35% of its total weight is oil and not just any oil. This oil has the lowest amount of saturated fatty acids at around only 8%, along with the highest amount of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids coming in around 80% of the total oil volume.
Hemp Seed can be found in health food stores and some larger grocery markets and is an affordale alternative to help reduce your intake of saturated fats from animal protiens.