#5: It's a Hemp Thing
Mary's Cannabis Primer is published as a resource for national and international education about the benefits of Cannabis. This issue is dedicated to Hemp.
Mary's Cannabis Primer is published as a resource for national and international education about the benefits of Cannabis. This issue is dedicated to Hemp.
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to ingest a well-rounded course<br />
of nutrients, without having to<br />
purchase many different supplements<br />
contained in capsules and tinctures.<br />
SKIN RELIEF<br />
<strong>Hemp</strong> seeds contain antioxidants,<br />
that penetrate deep into the skin<br />
to relieve inflammation, dryness<br />
and redness. <strong>Hemp</strong> seed oil can be<br />
found in many popular skincare and<br />
haircare products, that spur healthy<br />
cell growth. <strong>Hemp</strong> oils frequently<br />
appear as ingredients in eczema<br />
treatments, moisturizers and can<br />
be applied to help prevent acne.<br />
<strong>Hemp</strong> seeds encourage a quicker<br />
recovery from superficial wounds<br />
as the superfood does its best to<br />
supplement natural skin and cell<br />
regeneration.<br />
NON-PSYCHOACTIVE<br />
Before moving any further, it’s<br />
necessary to squash the rumor, that<br />
ingesting hemp seeds will make you<br />
feel high. You can rest assured this<br />
is not the case. While it’s true, that<br />
hemp is a genetic of the cannabis<br />
sativa plant, it contains negligible<br />
levels of THC. You will never have<br />
to worry about getting hit with<br />
a major stone half an hour after<br />
sprinkling some hemp seeds on your<br />
lunch. Years of stringent regulations<br />
have made consumers feel, that<br />
anything associated with cannabis is<br />
bad and unhealthy when in reality,<br />
the opposite is true!<br />
COOKING WITH HEMP SEEDS<br />
Surprisingly, hemp seeds aren’t<br />
actually seeds at all – they’re nuts.<br />
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Once you taste them, it will all make<br />
sense. The beauty of this product is,<br />
that it can be infused into so many<br />
different types of food and beverage.<br />
If you’re short on time, you can<br />
easily sprinkle hemp seeds over hot<br />
dishes and salads. At the same time,<br />
you can blend them into smoothies<br />
and shakes to add an all-natural<br />
protein supplement to your regular<br />
routine.<br />
Anywhere you’d put chia seeds, you<br />
can easily sub in hemp.<br />
Since hemp seeds are hunger<br />
suppressants, they naturally<br />
facilitate weight loss. Eating them<br />
as a snack in the form of a energy<br />
bar is a great way to get good fats<br />
and protein on the go, without<br />
having to craft an entire meal. This<br />
is especially useful for those with<br />
busy jobs who eat their lunch with<br />
one hand and type with the other.<br />
HOW AMAZING IS HEMP?!<br />
It isn’t outrageous to deem hemp<br />
a miracle plant. In addition<br />
to containing game-changing<br />
cannabinoids like THC and CBD,<br />
as well as aromatic terpenes, hemp<br />
also provides a well rounded course<br />
of nutritional benefits, that inspires<br />
real impacts on human emotional<br />
and physical health.<br />
<strong>Hemp</strong> is healthy! Nutritional value<br />
of hemp seeds cannot be overstated,<br />
as they feature a complex profile<br />
of proteins, fats, vitamins and<br />
minerals, that reduce and prevent<br />
life threatening diseases.