Hemp Seeds and Hemp Oils for Health

Hemp seed products are not only good outside your body, but inside as well! Hemp seeds are rich in protein and trace mineral content, and naturally contain all the essential amino acids as well as a perfect ratio of essential fatty acids (omega 3's to omega 6's) necessary for human health. Suitable for those unable to eat gluten, sugar, milk, nuts or meat, they can be particularly valuable to veggies / vegans looking for a complete protein source. The hemp seed protein consists of 65% globulin edistin (in a form quite similar to that found in blood plasma) making it easily digestible (and with a low occurrence of allergies).

A few quick notes about these healthy hemp food products:

  • Hemp oil is natures most balanced oil for human nutrition (3:1 LA (Omega 6) to LNA (omega 3) ratio) and is easily digestible; in fact this oil could provide all of our Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) requirements for life, due to the balanced 80% EFA content of the oil.
  • Hemp seeds contain a significant protein punch, and are also high in fibre content, and rich in Vitamin E (a natural antioxidant), Vitamin C and chlorophyl.
  • With a pleasant nutty flavour, Hemp Seed Oil is ideal for use in salad dressings, mayonnaise, dips etc. It is not suitable for frying as this reduces the benefits.
  • As with all essential fatty acids, hemp oil must not be heated or fried and it is very susceptible to heat and light. The oil is extracted from the seed by a slowly rotating press. The pressure from this press squeezes the oil from the seed and leaves only the remaining ‘seed-cake’. This is always done in an oxygen-free environment, as exposure to oxygen can rapidly depreciate the quality of the oil.

You may already know, but we consistently sell hemp seeds through our website - they are one of our best sellers! We're sure you'll enjoy the benefits of eating hemp regularly. To see what food items we've got available, check out our shop.

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