Hemp is one of the most overlooked plant-based proteins, learn how you can add this superfood to your diet.
What is Hemp?
It comes from the plant Cannabis Sativa and it's typically harvested for its fiber and seeds.
There is a long history of hemp cultivation dating back as far as 10,000 B.C.
What's the difference? Hemp vs Marijuana
Hemp contains less than 0.3% THC while marijuana contains about 5-10% percent or more.
That means hemp consumption is safe, healthy and legal.
Nutritional overview Hemp Protein Powder
The powder is comes from the hemps seeds, which are packed with important micronutrients, such as Vitamin E, fiber, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc.
Hemp seeds contains two essential fatty acids that our body cannot makeitself, so we must get them form food. Hemp seeds have the ideal balance 3:1 of omega-6 fatty acids & omega-3 fatty acids.
5 Benefits
It's a complet protein
It builds & repairs muscles
It may reduce your risk of heart disease
It improves digestion & cleanses the colon
It fights sugar cravings
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