The Little Seed That Could!
Hemp hearts are becoming very popular, however many still don't know the true value hemp has to your health. Keep reading to find out why they are considered a super food.
Hemp Hearts Gaining Popularity
Today, people are still surprised and confused that hemp is edible, not to mention made into a sleuth of products, however, most are now exploring this versatile plant as a valuable food source. To give you an idea of how great hemp seeds are, just check the list below.
Hemp Health Check List
- Hemp hearts is a valuable source of protein
- Hemp protein is very easily digested and assimilated
- Hemp hearts has the optimal three-to-one balance of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids.
- The fat present in hemp seeds is also one of the few food sources of the fatty acid known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
- Hemp food products have a low cholesterol content and high content of the natural phytosterols that reduce cholesterol levels.
- The carbohydrate content of shelled hemp seed is 11.5% and its sugar content is 2%
- Beneficial to cardiovascular health
- Can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest 8 and fatal cardiac arrhythmia
- Can reduce blood cholesterol levels and decreasing the cellular proliferation associated with atherosclerosis
- Has also been positively associated with reduced arterial thrombosis
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids, and especially GLA, have also been found beneficial in treating various human cancers
Learn Even More about Hemp Hearts
- Hemp Hearts Nutrition
- Learn in debt about the health benefits of hemp seeds and then go out and buy some!
Hemp Hearts on Amazon
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Nut Shelled Hemp Seed, 8-Ounce Bags (Pack of 2)
Amazon Price: $30.03 (as of 12/06/2009) 
Hemp Seed Oil 60 Capsules
Amazon Price: $9.11 (as of 12/06/2009)
Hemp Seed Nut Butter 10 Ounces
Amazon Price: $8.58 (as of 12/06/2009)
The Gist of It!
As you can see, hemp hearts are packed with nutrition and proven to alleviate many conditions.Get a bag or two and try them, you can easily incorporate the seeds in your daily regime.
Below you will find a list of great recipes that use hemp hearts.
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Learn more about hemp hearts and hemp in general!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFor a great variety of hemp seed nut recipes
- Hemp Seed Nut Recipes
- Here you will find a list of recipes for everyday cooking or look further down for specific recipes.
- Hemp Chocolate Cookies
- Hemp chocolate cookies are a delicious way to indulge on dark chocolate guilt free.
- Hemp Apple Muffins
- Apples, cinnamon and hemp hearts make this a delicious treat.
- Happy Hemp Squares
- Not happy in that sense, I know you're thinking it!
- Hemp Fruit and Nut Pie
- Chilled pie loaded with fruits such as mango, strawberries and bananas.
- Hemp Fudge
- Fudge this sounds good!
- Hemp Hummus
- If you love hummus, then you should try this healthy version!
- Hemp Banana Nut Bread
- This makes for an excellent, nutritional snack!
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- olirom olirom May 14, 2008 @ 10:00 am
- Wonderful lens. People really need to get the hemp message. A verastile, useful plant that gets a terrible rap. Thanks for putting the information out there. 5 Stars!
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- SharonMay SharonMay May 13, 2008 @ 11:12 pm
- I didn't know you could do so much with Hemp. Thanks for the info.
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- Brett445 Brett445 May 13, 2008 @ 10:38 pm
- I never realized that hemp hearts are so nutritious. Your hemp seed nut recipe sounds awesome.
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- jguinn1 jguinn1 May 13, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
- Thank you so much for this lens, it is very informative. I will have to look into this further.
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