This is new to me and maybe to you as well.  I was reading one of my favorite fitness magazines and saw a little excerpt about hemp-seed butter.  I had never heard of it until reading about it but apparently, this stuff is really good for you.

Yes, hemp is related to the marijuana plant but no worries, it doesn’t share any of the psychoactive compounds.  The psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is a chemical called THC and the amount of THC in hemp oil is so small it is really insignificant.

The Benefits of Hemp-Seed Oil and Butter

When ground into butter, the hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and Omega-3’s.  Hemp seeds contain the highest percentage of Essential Fatty Acids in the entire plant kingdom.  They also have a high fiber content and contain vitamins E and C.  Hemp oil is known to help relieve symptoms of eczema and arthritis.

As far as taste goes, I’ve read that it is equivalant to pine nuts and cashews.  Sounds like it will taste good with most health foods.  You could probably try spreading it on your toast or mixing it in with yogurt.  I have yet to come across hemp-seed butter but if I catch it in a health food store, I’ll give it a try.