Hemp Hearts:Boost Your Health

Hemp Hearts are the highly nutritious insides of hemp seeds. Hemp seeds by themselves are not useful, but the yummy, nutrition-packed heart of the seed is full of essential fatty acids and amino acids.

Normally we get amino acids from carnivorous means (aka meat). Hemp Hearts/seeds are 100% plant based protein and provide us with all 10 amino acids, which make them a complete protein.

Hemp Hearts are also balanced in essential fatty acids. What does this mean? They contain a natural balance of Omega 3's to Omega 6's of 1:3. When there is an imbalance, less-than-good things occur. When balanced, our bodies are given a natural, yummy boost from immune system to brain development. Our cells LOVE balanced essential fatty acids. The GOOD fats.

Hemp Hearts, because of their high protein content (10g per 3 tablespoons), curb your appetite. Taken in the morning with a moderate breakfast, you're likely to not feel those mid-morning hunger pangs associated with a low-protein meal.

Another, less talked about benefit of consuming Hemp Hearts is their effect on one's regularity. Yes, I'm talking bowels. They are an excellent source of fiber as well. If you're feeling constipated, you could likely feel much better within one day of consuming hemp hearts. There is such a thing as too much fiber, too soon, so if you find you're visiting the toilet too much, cut back a bit, or skip a day. It's best to gradually introduce them into your diet for this reason.

Many people have had success in handling the problem of overly loose bowels by eating hemp hearts only with fresh fruit or vegetables in the morning.

There are many, many ways to use Hemp Hearts. Check further down for a list of ways to use yummy, nutritious Hemp Hearts.