So I was reading my bible (Oxygen Magazine) April's issue and the cover girl had an article on one of her daily menus. In it she used hemp seeds in almost every recipe. This made me curious so I did some research on it. The hemp seed out of all seeds like flax it is the most nutrionally beneficial. I always knew the hemp seed was good for the skin. I use hemp lotion all year round. This seed comes in seed form of course, oil, hulled, or ground. You can also find this tiny seed in salad dressing, nutrition bars, breads, cookies, frozen fruits, waffles, and pancakes. As far as protein (which is something I am always looking for in new foods) it also has the highest amino acid complex (protein building blocks). Hemp seeds also contain the perfect omega-3 and omega-6 ratio. This seeds aids the immune system to fight disease, is good for cardiovascular health, and affects your mood. Any of us fitness people know that certain supplements can make us grumpy but the hemp seed will counter act with that affect. I know some of you are thinking is this illegal. No it is not you can buy it right in the whole foods store. Yes it is canabis sativa but you will not get high from it and it will not cause the munchies! As I learn more on this seed I will post!!
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