Why should we eat hemp seeds? The Seed Guide

Cannabis is a much talked about crop in recent times. While some people think of the illegal drug, others think of the increasingly popular CBD oils. However, few people think of hemp seeds when it comes to cannabis, but they have a wide variety of benefits and an extremely wide range of uses. So why eat them? Do they have any benefits? That's what we'll look at in our article today.

Article content:

• What are hemp seeds?
• What are the benefits of hemp seeds?
• How do we recommend using hemp seeds?

What are hemp seeds?

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant, the same plant that is used as a drug. But rest assured - for one thing, a different variety is usually used to grow the seeds, and even if it wasn't, all the cannabinoids are concentrated primarily in the leaves and flowers, not the seeds. So don't expect any hallucinations or a positive drug test after consuming cannabis seeds, it's completely out of the question. However, you can look forward to a nutritionally very valuable food that can make your diet more interesting. In 30 grams of hemp seeds you will find, according to the calorie tables, approximately:

Hemp seeds contain a really big portion of protein.

What are the benefits of hemp seeds?

Hemp seeds are an extremely nutritious food and everyone should definitely include them in their diet from time to time. In addition to containing a lot of protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates, they are also associated with a huge amount of micronutrients. The following benefits in particular are often cited:

They can promote cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular problems are one of the most common causes of premature death. And besides the fact that hemp seed contains quite a bit of protein, it is also a rich source of arginine. If you're a little bit familiar with sports nutrition, we don't need to introduce this amino acid to you in depth. It is a part of many pre-workout supplements because it promotes the production of nitric oxide and thus blood flow. But according to scientific studies, higher nitric oxide levels also lead to lower blood pressure, which can have a positive effect on overall cardiovascular health. We have written about arginine in more detail in our separate article.

Hemp seeds can be very beneficial for our hearts due to their content of a number of micronutrients.

They can alleviate the symptoms of PMS

Premenstrual syndrome afflicts a number of women and even we men know that it is not a pleasant thing. PMS is often caused by an increased sensitivity to a hormone called prolactin, or a disproportion to other hormones. But hemp seeds contain gamma linolenic acid, which stimulates the production of other substances that have been shown to block the effect of prolactin. Although further studies would certainly be in order, so far it really looks like regular consumption of gamma linolenic acid could help with the symptoms of PMS.

They contain a variety of micronutrients

If you've read previous installments of our series on seeds, then you've probably already noticed that actually, more or less all seeds are incredibly nutritious. However, hemp seeds stand out from the crowd even compared to other representatives of this category and can be found in them, for example, magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium, as well as various polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins B and E and other substances.

Hemp oil is incredibly nutritious and is often recommended for problematic skin, for example.

How do we recommend using hemp seeds?

Hemp seeds have a very versatile use in both savoury and sweet cuisine. They can be used in a variety of baked goods, added to porridges, smoothies, salads, yoghurt, granola, to garnish soups or eaten on their own. Since they have a very pleasant nutty taste, you won't want to mess with them, even for watching movies in the evening. Just remember that these are quite high calorie foods, so take this into account when planning your calories for the day.

What to take away from today's article?

What you should take away from today's article is that hemp seeds are an incredibly rich food that contains a good portion of healthy fats, plenty of protein in the ideal ratio of amino acids and last but not least a huge spectrum of different micronutrients. Everyone should include hemp seeds in their diet from time to time, so we recommend always having some in reserve at home. In our shop you can find quality hulled hemp seeds at a very reasonable price. Alternatively, we recommend exploring the entire category of Nuts and Seeds we have on the website.