Hemp Seed Information

HEMP SEEDS are HERE!

 3 Tablespoons of Hemp Seeds = 11 grams of protein

Why should you eat this most easily digested protein on the planet ??

Hemp seeds contain a healthy anti-inflammatory 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fat. In addition, hemp seeds contain an especially beneficial type of omega-6 fat called GLA (gamma linolenic acid). GLA is a direct building block of good anti-inflammatory hormones.  Hemp seeds are one of the only known food source that contain GLA. 

Here’s a short run down of the health benefits of GLA:

GLA supports a healthy metabolism and facilitates fat burning (some people who struggle with weight loss despite eating a healthy diet get a weight loss boost simply by adding GLA to their diets.)

GLA can help reduce hormone-mediated nuisance symptoms (bye-bye PMS!)

GLA supports healthy hair, nail and skin health.

GLA decreases the tendency of inflammation in general. This can be helpful to anyone with an inflammatory condition such as asthma, MS, fibromyalgia, arthritis, etc

GLA helps lower bad LDL cholesterol and improve cholesterol ratio

2. Hemp seeds are rich in disease-fighting, plant-based phytonutrients and anti-aging antioxidants such as vitamin E.

3. Hemp provides a rich array of minerals including zinc, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and iron.

How Do You Eat Hemp Seeds?

 Because hemp seeds have such a mild unobtrusive flavor, they keep a low profile and can easily hide out in a wide number of dishes. Smoothies seem to be one of the easiest ways to sneak hemp into my own diet. I’ve also found I can sneak hemp seeds into vegetarian chili, oatmeal, and even pureed bean & vegetable soups. Probably the easiest way to eat them is to just sprinkle them right on top of my salad.

Hemp Can Add Creamy Richness to Vegan & Raw Eating Recipes…Especially Smoothies!

Orange-Banana Hemp Smoothie

1 frozen banana, chopped

1 whole orange, chopped

3 tablespoons hemp seeds (such as Organic Nutiva brand)

2 ice cubes

If you want a totally raw recipe use 5 raw almonds otherwise you can use 3/4 cup almond milk

Pinch of cinnamon

Dash of pure almond extract

1. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Drink at once!

Blake’s Favorite Clean Cuisine Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

Serves: 4

Note: Actually, I make this recipe with anchovies, which is not vegan. However, it’s such a teeny tiny amount that it really doesn’t “count”. But, if you want it to be strictly vegan you should leave the anchovies out.

• 2-3 whole garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon organic Worcestershire (such as Annie’s Naturals)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (such as Costco’s Kirkland brand)
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds (such as organic Nutiva brand)
• Unrefined sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste (leave this out if you want it to be 100% vegan)

1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Note: Dressing will keep in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if stored in a covered container.

bags on table

$10 for 8oz bag 

$20 for 16oz bag 

Buy 2 get 1 free Holiday special 

Email icuwell2day@gmail.com with questions