Hemp Food Nutritional Information

Introduction to Hemp:

Hemp is a plant grown in the northern hemisphere that takes about 3-4 months to mature. Hemp seeds can be consumed or used to produce a variety of food products including hemp milk, hemp oil, hemp cheese substitutes and hemp-based protein powder.

Technically hemp seeds are a nut, and are very nutritious. They have a mild, nutty flavor and are often referred to as hemp hearts.

Hemp seeds are a good source of polyunsaturated and essential fatty acids. They have about a 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3, which is considered in the optimal range.

Fatty acids may affect immune responses in your body (13Trusted Source, 14Trusted Source, 15Trusted Source).

Studies suggest that your immune system depends on the balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

Each serving of Hemp Hearts offers 10g of plant protein, 12g of Omegas 3 & 6, all 9 essential amino acids.

Studies have shown that giving hemp seed oil to people with eczema may improve blood levels of essential fatty acids.

Though hemp seeds have only recently become popular in the West, they’re a staple food in many societies and provide excellent nutritional value.

They are very rich in healthy fats, high-quality protein and several minerals.

Overall, hemp seeds are incredibly healthy. They may be one of the few superfoods worthy of their reputation.

Hemp is commonly confused with marijuana. It belongs to the same family, but the two plants are very different. Marijuana is grown to contain high amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical that is responsible for its psychoactive properties. Hemp describes the edible plant seeds and only contains a trace amount of THC.