#5: It's a Hemp Thing

HEALTHY! NUTRITIONAL
VALUE OF HEMP SEEDS
By Cannabis.info
Used With Permission
aBring up the topic of hemp seeds
at your next social gathering
and you’re likely to turn a few
heads. The sheer mention of
anything related to cannabis is
a lot for some people to handle,
immediately conjuring up a mental
image of getting high. In actuality,
consuming hemp seeds does not
result in any psychotropic effects.
However, they do provide a myriad
of nutritional benefits like no other
seed on earth.
The verdict? Hemp is healthy!
Nutritional value of hemp seeds
cannot be overstated, as they feature
a complex profile of proteins, fats,
vitamins and minerals, that reduce
and prevent life threatening diseases,
such as cancer and heart disease.
RICH SOURCE OF PROTEIN
Hemp seeds are an excellent source
of protein. Containing all 9 essential
amino acids (EAA’s), that the
human body does not produce, hemp
seeds are second only to soybeans
in protein content. In total, hemp
seeds contain all 20 amino acids
known to man, helping to stimulate
muscle growth and strengthen the
body’s natural defense system.
For vegetarians and vegans, hemp
19
seeds are a perfectly valid meat
substitute at around 10g of protein
per three tablespoons. Seeds are
relatively high in calories as well,
making them a perfect dietary
addition for athletes and other
highly active individuals.
EXCELLENT SOURCE OF FATS
Some of the most important
nutritional implications of
hemp seeds originate in its rich
concentration of fats. Indeed, over
30% of hemp seeds are made up
of fats, with an uneven split of 75-
80% polyunsaturated fats and 9-11%
saturated fats. As such, hemp seeds
are “perfectly balanced” with a 3:1
ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty
acids. Humans need both types of
these fats to be healthy. Contrary
to popular belief, some types of fats
are good for you!
Hemp contains a naturally occurring
compound known as gamma linolenic
acid or GLA. GLA is categorized as
an omega-6 fatty acid, that shows
particular promise in the realm of
cancer treatments and promotes
many other health benefits as well.
HEART AND HORMONE HEALTH
GLA is also essential in maintaining
proper cardiovascular and hormonal
health. The omega-3 fatty acids help
to reduce inflammation and ease