Hemp has been around for centuries – cultivated in ancient China, India, Persia and Egypt. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp in America, and Benjamin Franklin owned a hemp paper mill (on which the Declaration of Independence was drafted!). So it’s obvious that hemp isn’t something quite new – its naturalistic materials have benefited humans for over 12,000 years, making it an extremely valuable renewable resource. Top quality hemp is used in the Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein
Apart from being used in bird feed, paper, textile, clothing, and even as fuel, hemp has recently been in demand as a potential product for improving and maintaining health. It is, no doubt, one of the greatest raw foods available on the planet. Lets discuss the importance and benefits of hemp in greater detail.
Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Review
In order to understand the significant role hemp can play in improving our overall health, here’s a list of the potential benefits of eating hemp as a raw diet:
- Completely natural and well-received by our system
- Ideal 3:1 ratio of essential fatty acids – linoleic acid (LA-Omega 6) to Alpha linoleic acid (LNA-Omega 3)
- Low in saturated fatty acids
- Compensates for any fatty acid deficiencies by providing a complete set of essential fatty acids, such as gamma-linoleic acid (GLA-Omega 6) and stearidonic acid (SDA-Omega 3)
- Contains essential amino acids, including the rare protein globule edestins
- Not susceptible to rapid nutrient deterioration on prolonged storage
- Does not require preservatives to increase shelf life
- Vibrant and glowing skin
- Increased endurance
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improvements in maintaining blood pressure
- Reduces water retention
- Enhances immune system
- Natural analgesic (pain reduction)
- Weight loss and management
- Improves prognosis of various diseases, such as cancer, arthritis and cardiovascular complications.
The composition of raw hemp in terms of macronutrients is as follows:
- 35 percent protein
- 47 percent fat
- 12 percent carbohydrates
Hemp as a Raw Diet
Hemp is definitely something raw food enthusiasts are pursuing in this modern day and age. It is an especially useful alternative for vegans. After years of negative propaganda and misinformation, hemp and its products are finally being considered for medical and health-based interventions. Food specialists, physicians and dieticians are encouraging people to adopt the use of hemp and its products for improving their overall health. It is also becoming increasingly common at grocery stores and health food stores. An average human requires about 50 to 75 grams of hemp per day to reap potential benefits. For those in therapy, about 150 grams can prove to be extremely beneficial.
Some Hemp-based Recipes
Before incorporating hemp in your diet, be sure to consult a doctor, raw food expert or a professional nutritionist. Don’t rely on the information available on the internet only – conduct proper background research and consult with the relevant experts. For those of you looking for a fresh start, given below are a few safe and appetizing recipes
Hemp Protein Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- Hemp protein powder – 2 tablespoons
- Carrot juice – 6 ounces
- Orange juice – 6 ounces
- Bananas – 2
- Filtered water – ½ cup OR a few ice cubes
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients into a blender/food processor/via-mixer
- Blend to a homogenous mixture
Hemp Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
- Hemp seed oil – ½ cup
- Lemon juice – ¼ cup OR pinch or two of lemon zest
- Apple cider vinegar – ¼ cup
- Mint leaves – 2 to 4
- Tablespoon ginger – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender/food processor/via-mixer
- Blend to a homogenous mixture
- Refrigerate in an airtight container (can last up to 10 days)
Spicy Hemp Gazpacho Recipe
Ingredients:
- Hemp seed oil – 1 cup
- Tomatoes – 4
- Peeled cucumber – 1
- Red onion – 1
- Green bell pepper – 1
- Tomato juice – 3 cups
- Crushed garlic cloves – 4
- Mild jalapenos – 2
Instructions
- Dice 1/4th of the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, jalapenos and bell pepper
- Add diced ingredients in a bowl and set aside
- Add the remaining ingredients in a blender/food processor/via-mixer and blend to a homogenous mixture
- Pour the blended mixture into the bowl with the diced ingredients
- Serve cold
Salt and pepper can be added according to taste. Tabasco sauce can also be added for an extra spicy flavor.
Read our another blog post about Nutiva Organic Hemp: http://hempseedsforweightloss.blogspot.com/
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