Hemp seeds boast an irresistibly nutty flavor that complements almost any dish, be it chicken berry salad or Greek squash ribbon salad. Add them to leafy greens like this chicken berry salad for a delightful crunch!
Hemp milk is a thick, rich plant-based milk with a subtle nutty flavor, perfect for smoothies and coffee beverages alike. Try this chocolate hemp smoothie or whip up an easy vanilla hemp shake!
Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds provide an abundance of protein, healthy fats, and vitamins in one easily-digestible package. Hemp seeds can be sprinkled over salads, soups and smoothie bowls; used as crunchy coatings for fish or chicken; or mixed into baked goods like breads, cookies and muffins. Hemp milk – an dairy-free beverage suitable for hot or chilled dishes as well as sauces and salad dressings – is another delicious source of nutrition.
Hemp seed oil is packed with essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, which play an integral role in cardiovascular wellbeing. You can use hemp seed oil in various ways – even adding it to homemade skin cream for dry and itchy conditions like eczema.
Hemp seeds are naturally gluten-free and vegan, with plenty of both soluble and insoluble fiber content. As an excellent source of complete proteins (source), hemp seeds should only be introduced gradually to your diet; otherwise they can lead to digestive upset.
Hemp Milk
Hemp milk is an alternative milk alternative that’s dairy-free and packed with essential nutrients, providing essential nutritional benefits. Low in saturated fats while rich in plant-based omega-3 fatty acids – potentially helping heart health – hemp milk also contains complete protein making it an excellent addition to plant-based diets.
Hemp boasts a delicate, nutty flavor that lends itself well to both sweet and savory recipes, from smoothies to plant-based milk in coffee and tea beverages. Furthermore, its versatility also makes it a valuable ingredient in baking applications, hot cereal and soups alike.
To create hemp milk, combine water and hulled hemp hearts (also called hemp hearts) in a blender until completely mixed, adding sweetener and vanilla extract as desired. Reblend until creamy before straining through cheesecloth or nut milk bag to remove remaining seed particles. Refrigerate and use as needed – hemp milk will usually keep for five days in the fridge but may last even longer with proper storage conditions.
Hemp Protein
Hemp protein is an excellent plant-based alternative to animal proteins. It provides essential amino acids for cell function as well as Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats which support heart health.
Hemp powder offers a versatile flour-like consistency and subtle nutty taste that pairs perfectly with many ingredients, from smoothies to raw brownies! Hemp powder’s versatile use includes providing nutritional support as part of healthy smoothies or in tasty raw brownies!
Many athletes use hemp protein powder as part of their daily protein intake to reap its many advantages – including enhanced muscle development, faster recovery times and weight management. But whole food sources should remain the focus for maximum benefits from their protein consumption. Hemp protein also contributes to reaching recommended daily fiber consumption targets; one 31 gram serving of hemp protein contains 11 grams dietary fiber which supports digestive health while decreasing risks related to heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
Hemp Oil
Hemp seed oil offers a subtle nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with various foods, from salad dressings and bread dips to casseroles and even green bean casserole.
Hemp oil makes for an excellent frying oil with its high smoke point and nutritional properties that make it perfect for vegetables and chicken. Just make sure not to overheat as this will alter its taste and nutritional properties, potentially changing its taste as well as changing nutritional properties of the oil itself.
Hemp oil can make for an easy and nutritious scrambled eggs breakfast option, when mixed with olive or avocado oil and whisking your eggs. Heat it slowly over a low flame until the mixture turns light brown before seasoning with salt, pepper and coriander as desired. Also try adding hemp seeds for even more nutrition!