Thanks to the new laws about CBD and cannabis, you can legally order the best cannabis and marijuana seeds online as collectables at the best fast flowering seeds shop. but there are more benefits and advantages to get from the cannabis plant with hemp seeds.
Are we getting healthier with hemp seeds? We would say yes and put them in the local superfood category because the little nuts have extremely valuable health-promoting properties.
Where do the hemp seeds come from?
Hemp is considered the oldest cultivated plant globally and is used holistically: the seeds in nutrition, the fibers in textile and paper production.
During the period of industrialization, hemp was pushed out by the cotton industry and cheaper raw materials. As a result, the hemp plant was only rediscovered in recent years and gradually appeared again in German agriculture.
Doesn’t hemp have something to do with drugs?
A distinction must be made here between THC-free and THC-rich hemp. THC (tetra-hydro-cannabinol) is the intoxicating component of the hemp plant (cannabis) and the basis for hallucinogenic drugs such as hashish or marijuana.
The seeds varieties approved for use, only have a very small proportion of less than 0.2% THC. Also, THC is mainly found in the flowering area of female plants and is not found in hemp seeds.
What makes hemp seeds so healthy?
Hemp seeds contain up to 30% protein. The hemp protein contains all the essential amino acids in relevant quantities: iron, magnesium and zinc, as well as vitamins B1, B2 and B3 (niacin) and vitamin E, highly effective antioxidants, which counteract oxidative stress, i.e. cell damage caused by free radicals, no allergenic ingredients, no gluten and have an omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio of 3:1.
The polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid, DHA, EPA) and omega-6 (arachidonic acid, linoleic acid) are essential, i.e. the body cannot produce them itself. Therefore, they must be ingested with the daily diet and preferably in an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of at least 5:1.
While the messenger substances from omega-6 fatty acids promote inflammation, those from omega-3 fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect.
However, most people today consume on average 15-20 times more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids, as the omega-6 fatty acid is over-represented and omega-3 under-represented in our daily diet.
Healthier with hemp seeds
As a result of this optimal fatty acid composition, they primarily have a very anti-inflammatory effect and thus prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease and dementia, all of which are associated with chronic inflammatory processes. They can be useful for:
- strengthen the immune system
- lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- relieve joint pain
- beautify skin and hair
- counteract cell damage caused by free radicals due to the antioxidants it contains.
The optimal fatty acid and amino acid profiles are particularly interesting for children, pregnant women and athletes.
Use of hemp seeds
The crunchy seeds are suitable as a small snack in between meals or integrated into daily diet. The small grains can be added before cooking or baking or directly after preparation.
Their somewhat nutty taste is comparable to that of sunflower seeds. Hemp seeds can be enjoyed hulled or in their shells, with the latter being recommended. After all, the peel also contains valuable fibers and supports digestion. However, if the small seeds are bitten, one or the other part of the shell can get caught between your teeth.
The taste of peeled hemp seeds can be described as slightly nutty and oily, with a “green”, i.e. grassy note. Overall, the flavor is very subtle, and these almost neutral aromas make the seeds suitable for sweet and savory preparations. Gentle roasting intensifies the nut aroma, but they are best enjoyed raw.
Hemp seeds can be easily sprinkled in the salad or over the muesli – and the hearty food is ready. They can also be baked into bread and pastries or stirred into smoothies. Carefully roasted in a pan, they are valuable to all spicy fish, meat or vegetable dishes.
Roast at low temperatures so as to not destroy the nutrients contained.
Hemp seeds unpeeled or peeled?
Hemp seeds (unpeeled) are small, crunchy nuts surrounded by a thin, woody husk. The shells of the seeds contain valuable dietary fibres and chlorophyll. In addition, they bind toxins and stimulate digestion. There are many reasons to eat them with the shell, but somehow they give the feeling that you only have the shell in your mouth, and the delicious nutty taste is completely lost in it.
- You can use unpeeled hemp seeds to prepare sprouts: soak the unpeeled hemp seeds in water for about 18 hours, drain the grains, and rinse with water twice a day. After about 1 to 2 days, the seedlings are ready. But beware – not all cannabis seeds will germinate. We have had good experiences with hemp seeds.
- You can use unpeeled hemp seeds to make hemp milk: put 50 g of hemp seeds with 1 – 2 dates and 800 ml of water in the blender, mix for 1 minute and then pour the milk through a nut milk bag and enjoy immediately or keep in the fridge.
Peeled hemp seeds taste fantastically nutty and are suitable for eating on their own and as an ingredient in many dishes. Tasty hemp seed recipes:
- Homemade mozzarella
The preparation is easy. The combination of hemp seeds and psyllium husks in this recipe exciting and delicious, which results in a mozzarella-like consistency!
- Protein bars
These protein bars are particularly interesting for athletes. They contain concentrated proteins with pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and hemp powder.
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