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.
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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.
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Myself and my daughter have allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, as well as corn. I also have an allergy to soy and sunflower so Hemp Nut Butter has been a joy for us. I love it with jelly, and if you can get past the idea that it is green (they color not just the idea of it) then you’ll love it! And hemp food is the highest source of easily digestible essential fatty acids in the plant kingdom. Also the Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Nut Butter (it’s in the cold section at the market) is one of nature’s richest sources of complete protein (35%), Omega 6 & Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids (40%) and is a source of GLA (1%). Just go give it a try and enjoy.
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