Hemp is Mother Nature's gift to the world!
I recently visited the Two Hotheads on Cannabis radio show at Unregular Radio and sat down with Mike Cann, a supporter/activist for legalization of cannabis, to talk about Hemp Protein.
Hemp is nature's gift. It is a very versatile plant that is beneficial not only to the environment but to the human species. Hemp is the perfect ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3.
"Several sources of information suggest that human beings evolved on a
diet with a ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA) of
approximately 1 whereas in Western diets the ratio is 15/1-16.7/1.
Western diets are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, and have excessive
amounts of omega-6 fatty acids compared with the diet on which human
beings evolved and their genetic patterns were established. Excessive
amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and a very high
omega-6/omega-3 ratio, as is found in today's Western diets, promote the
pathogenesis of many diseases, including cardiovascular disease,
cancer, and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, whereas increased
levels of omega-3 PUFA (a low omega-6/omega-3 ratio) exert suppressive
effects." - National Center for Biotechnology InformationOur bodies need protein; however, we are putting the wrong kind of proteins into our bodies. These proteins end up working against us because our bodies do not recognize this crap.
Could I get high from Hemp Protein? NO! Hemp is the male plant and contains a very small amount of THC - the part that gets you "high". The female plant is a whole other story.
Hemp products are readily available to you at your local supermarket. Most people are unaware of the fact you can legally buy these products down the street from your own home. I found hemp protein in the baking aisle of two stores: DeMoulas in Chelsea, MA and Whole Foods in Brookline, MA. The brand common in both stores is Bob's Red Mill. This is what the company has to say about hemp seeds:
"Hemp seeds are one of nature's best sources for plant-based protein. Containing all of the essential amino acids the body needs, our hemp protein powder is a perfect boost to your morning. Try adding hemp protein powder to your smoothies, shakes, and yogurts, or use hemp protein to replace up to 25% of the flour in a baked good"
I recently posted a recipe on the Two Hotheads on Cannabis Facebook Group:
GREEN SMOOTHIE
1 1/2 cups of Hemp Milk
1 1/2 cups of Spinach Leaves
1 1/2 cups of Berries/Cherries
1/2 Banana
2 Tablespoons of Hemp Protein Powder
Blend and Serve.
I received positive feedback and some of these group members added recommendations.
"I could do that tomorrow with... coconut milk.. kale.. frozen strawberries, banana and maybe blueberries." - Crystal Murphy
"2 words: BRUSSEL SPROUTS, yeah" - Providence Paula
"I hear parsley is a vital kidney cleaner, add a bit of that but I wouldn't make plans for 8 hrs. Lmao" - Rich Fu (side note: MassBytes is staying away from you, sir) : )
"hemp, flax & milkthistle (silymarin)" - Dave Mullin
Listen to Sarah Sparks of MassBytes.com talk on Two Hotheads on Cannabis with Mike Cann and Heather Mack, Unregular Radio
No comments:
Post a Comment