Spotlight: Hempseed

No, you can't get high from eating hempseed. But it sure tastes good! The first time I ever ate hemp was at The Daily Juice in Austin, TX. I ordered The Chronic smoothie (banana, hemp seed, hemp oil, hemp protein, agave). Whoaa, man! I had a similar cosmic experience when I bit into this. Yes, it's wonderfully nutty and complements grains and fruits like a champ, but why all the fuss over this seed?

Reap the Benefits:
> high quality protein
> good source of fiber, calcium and iron
> contains antioxidants and chlorophyll 
> good source of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and manganese
> high EFA content (help organ muscles to contract, regulate stomach acid, lower blood pressure, maintain body's temperature, regulate hormone levels, help break up cholesterol)


**According to Hemphasis, hemp is the only known food which supplies all man's (and woman's!) dietary needs in one source.


Hemp: A History
Hemp has been grown for at least the past 12,000 years for fiber (textiles and paper) and food. As everyone knows, it's been prohibited in the US (under many circumstances) since the 1950s. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson both grew hemp. In fact, the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. Because of its importance for sails and ropes for ships, hemp was a required crop in the American colonies. NAIHC


Eat Up!

Raw Manicotti by RawLivingFood

Hemp Oatmeal at Hemp Canada Bulk

Cheezy Hemp Nacho Sauce by Kristen's Raw

Hemp Power Ball Truffles by thehappyrawkitchen

Hemp Pancakes at VegetarianRecipes

Confetti Slaw with Hemp Dressing by IEatGrains!

Hemp Seed Alfredo by TheRawProject

Hemp Ice Cream

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