Hemp Seeds, a little seed that packs a Big Nutritional punch!

Sometimes I get on kicks! But because I often stray from an ALL healthy diet, there are some things I do to over compensate for my FUDGING! These little tiny shelled seeds are jam packed with nutrients your body needs! I have started to use them on almost everything I eat or cook! You can sprinkle them on salads, add them to your granola/cereal,  add them to your casseroles, mix them in with your breading for oven baking, add them to your smoothies or shakes! The possibilities are endless!

You can google the  nutritional value of these little babies, (not to be confused with the part of the plant otherwise known as marijuana! No, they are NOT gonna make you HIGH!)
Here is a little bit of info that I found, after my holistic person referred these to me:
"Benefits

Hemp is a high protein seed containing all nine of the essential amino acids (like flax). It also has high amounts of fatty acids and fiber as well as containing vitamin E and trace minerals. It has a balanced ratio of omega 3 to 6 fats at around a three to one ratio. This won’t help correct your omega balance if it’s off, but it gives you the right balance to start with.

Further the protein content of the hemp seed is supposed to be very digestible. Many people noted their personal experience of finding that hemp seed protein did not cause bloating or gas, like some of their whey, or other protein shakes did.

And, get this, unlike soy which has super high amounts of phytic acid (that anti-nutrient that prevents us from absorbing minerals), hemp seed doesn’t contain phytic acid. At the very least, this makes hemp seed a step up from soy." 

* A superior vegetarian source of protein considered easily digestible.
* A rich source of phytonutrients, the disease-protective element of plants with benefits protecting your immunity, bloodstream, tissues, cells, skin, organs and mitochondria.
* The richest known source of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids"~Nutiva.com

Here is some pumpkin bread I made to day, adding the hemp seed as a BIG BOOST to the top of the  bread! In what ways can you add this super little protein to your diet??
Wanna try some? Check it out here and start adding some great protein to your menus!


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