Hempseeds

Considered a superfood, this cannabis sativa plant species may not be very tasty (at least for me!) nor contain any psychoactive compounds (just in case you hoped you could get high from them!) but are well worth adding to your diet.

Hemp seeds are very nutritious, rich in essential fats, fibre, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc and potassium.

Many health benefits:
- Heart health; reduces blood pressure, inflammation and regulates cholesterol levels; rich in healthy fats, magnesium, potassium and in arginine (which, in the body, produces nitric oxide and hence relaxes blood vessels)
- Digestive health; rich in soluble and insoluble fibre, reduces blood sugar spikes
- Skin benefits; improves dryness and itchiness; rich in healthy fats and zinc
- Hormonal balance; reduces inflammation, helps with PMS and menopausal symptoms, rich in essential fatty acids
- Complete plant based protein source; contains all the essential amino acids; 25% of the calories coming from protein

As always, best to buy organic, soak for 2-4 hours. I like grinding and adding them to salads...and only in small amounts, as taste wise they are not my favorite from the world of nuts and seeds! 

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