Summary Hemp seeds are rich in healthy fats and essential fatty acids. They are also an excellent source of protein and contain high amounts of vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc. Many people call hemp a “superfood,” and for good reason. All hemp foods start with hemp seeds, which are unique because they contain many of the nutrients needed to maintain a healthy diet.
With a near perfect balance of omega-3 to omega-6, plus iron, vitamin E and all the essential amino acids, hemp seeds are said to be the world's most nutritionally complete food source. While people in many parts of India have traditionally consumed hemp products such as seeds, also known as “hemp hearts” and hemp “nuggets” (shelled hemp seeds) for centuries as a food product, cooking with them and using the seed to extract oil, only in recent years have urban Indians have realized the many parts of the hemp plant that offer multiple nutritional benefits. In fact, companies that sell packaged hemp products today call hemp seeds a superfood because of their high nutritional value. Yes, this superfood also has minerals.
Although related to the cannabis plant, hemp seeds have little or no of the psychoactive compound THC found in marijuana. For centuries, seeds have been used for oral and topical applications to treat and prevent certain health problems. A growing body of modern clinical research supports many of these claims. Studies have shown that hemp seeds reduce blood clotting, which may interact with blood thinner prescriptions.
Hemp, an herb that has recently been recognized as a 26% superfood, gained popularity due to its high nutritional value and is a very good source of protein and other essential elements of the human body. It has a mild, nutty flavor and is considered a complete protein, as it is an inexhaustible source of eight essential amino acids present in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of the body. Eating hemp hearts can help reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis because they contain omega three and six, which is what the body needs to reduce inflammation and joint pain, so you're less likely to suffer bone or joint pain. Raw hemp seeds are one of the richest sources of complete protein, packed with 33 to 37 percent of pure digestible protein.
Hemp seeds may help reduce PMS and menopause because they contain omega fatty acids that can be found in fish oils, but hemp has more content than salmon or tuna. As Rouse says, hemp seeds have a texture that is easy to incorporate into dishes you already like, compared to chia seeds, which also have a mild flavor, but are crunchy and hard. The benefits of hemp are clearer than ever, and some argue that hemp is the superfood you should add to your diet. If you're diabetic, you'll be happy to know that hemp hearts can also help regulate blood sugar levels.
In 2001, the DEA tried to ban the sale of all hemp products, including food, fiber and nutraceuticals. Not only good fats, the fiber content of hemp seed meal is also the maximum of all commercially grown seeds. Nutritious seeds, powders and grains have become a topic of interest for people working towards a healthy lifestyle. Sweet potatoes are considered a superfood because of their rich nutritional profile and the abundance of health benefits they promote.
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