Can You Believe It’s Illegal to Grow This Superfood in the U.S.?
Oct 25th 2013
Considering that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson Grew It…
The fact that growing hemp is illegal in the U.S. is absurd. Federal policy currently equates hemp, a sustainable non-drug crop, with marijuana. Never mind that the oil, seed and fiber varieties of the hemp plant are used in everyday products currently bought and sold in the U.S., including skin care, clothes, paper, building materials, biofuels, and of course, superfoods. If we’re using the products in the U.S., why not grow the plant here? Some states are fighting for that right; California recently signed a bill (SB 566) to allow farmers to grow hemp, but it still has to pass on the federal level. It's a step in the right direction, considering what this incredible plant can do.
The Truth Revealed about Hemp
Hemp is doing incredible things for people’s health. Here’s one amazing story of how consuming hemp oil changed one of our customer’s lives…
“2 years ago, I started using some hemp seed oil and it has put my fibromyalgia and arthritis at bay for the last 2 years! If any of you know what fibromyalgia is, you know that it can be very painful. My arthritis in my left knee was so bad, I couldn’t drive a car for more than 50 miles without stopping and getting out of the car to walk awhile. Neither handicap has returned. My doctor told me that everything I had was incurable. If everyone in the world knew about this, there would be a lot less hospital visits and knee surgeries.” – Bruce
The Superfood Breakdown
The Oil:
Why did hemp oil have such a drastic effect on Bruce’s health? It’s well known that healthy fats help to lubricate joints. Additionally, hemp oil contains an exceedingly rare, long-chain omega-6 fatty acid called gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which has been proven to have anti-inflammatory benefits.1 This could explain Bruce’s amazing turnaround.
Hemp is one of very few plants which contains a high quantity of omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids. It normally contains omega-6 and omega-3 in a ratio of 3:1. Nutiva has devoted all their efforts to careful processing of this raw, organic, non-GMO, kosher hemp oil, resulting in higher levels omega-3 fatty acids. The Standard American Diet (SAD) contains an extremely high proportion of omega-6 fatty acids compared to omega-3, almost 20:1! Nutiva Hemp Oil can help correct this imbalance, one spoonful at a time.
The Seed:
Did you know that hemp seeds contain 33% protein, meaning that per serving, hemp has more protein than meat? Hemp seeds also boast 9% omega-3 essential fatty acids which may contribute to healthy brain function and must be derived from food. Symptoms of omega-3 deficiency include fatigue, poor memory, mood swings, and depression, to name a few.2
A 3 Tbsp. serving of Nutiva’s raw, organic, non-GMO, kosher hemp seeds also provides 50% of your daily RDA of magnesium and phosphorus, as well as 25% zinc and 15% iron. Sprinkle delicious, mildly nutty-flavored hemp seeds on any dish for a mineral-rich boost of protein and omega-3s!
“I put these hemp seeds on top of every salad I make - it adds a great texture and they are really yummy!” – Becka
“My family has tried 3 different brands, and we all agreed this particular one has the tastiest hemp seeds.” – Kristya
The Protein Powder:
Nutiva Hemp Protein powder is made simply from raw, certified organic, non-GMO hemp seeds finely milled at low temperature to contain 50% protein by weight. It is a balanced, whole protein, packed with all the essential amino acids, along with an incredible mineral content: A 3 Tbsp. serving gives you 60% RDA of magnesium, 40% iron, and 25% zinc.
The greatest proportion of protein in Nutiva Hemp Protein is called edestin, a highly bio-available type most easily used by the human body, not found in soy or whey protein powders. What this equates to is an amazing energy source for your body.
“This product is great for me since I like to workout and it is way better than those whey proteins. Not only does it give me my protein, it tastes better, and doesn't smell weird compared to those other shakes.” – Jeff
How To Use Hemp
Hemp seeds have such a mild flavor that you can add them as garnish to any sweet or savory dish. The protein powder is excellent for smoothies and the oil goes well in salad dressings and smoothies. Check out this creamy Good Morning Hemp Latte! Hemp milk mustache, anyone? Mmmmm….
Experience the amazing health benefits of hemp today!
Sources:
1 - “Gamma linolenic acid exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects in diabetic nephropathy.” Yonsei University College of Medicine, South Korea, 2012.
2 - “Omega-3 Fatty Acids” University of Maryland Medical Center, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Guide.
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