{"id":18749,"date":"2013-11-18T22:06:45","date_gmt":"2013-11-18T22:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecowatch.com\/?p=312503"},"modified":"2013-11-18T22:06:45","modified_gmt":"2013-11-18T22:06:45","slug":"5-ways-to-include-superfood-hemp-in-your-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leedpoints.com\/green-building-blog\/5-ways-to-include-superfood-hemp-in-your-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Include Superfood Hemp in Your Meals"},"content":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\"Hemp<\/p>\n

High in protein and healthy fats, and low in cholesterol and sodium, hemp<\/a> truly is a superfood. No other single plant source has the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form, nor has the essential fatty acids in as perfect a ratio to meet human nutritional needs.<\/p>\n

Hemp also is a good source of zinc, and a very good source of magnesium.<\/p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_312508\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"500\"]\"Hemp<\/a> Hemp is a nutritious superfood. Photo credit: Shutterstock<\/a>[\/caption]\n

Adding more hemp to your diet can help create more demand for this sustainable crop, which requires no fertilizers or pesticides. The hemp plant is one of the earliest-known cultivated crops, and has many uses, including textiles, fiber, wood, plastic and fuel alternatives. And no, it won’t get you high or make you test positive for drugs.<\/p>\n

Available in concentrated protein, shelled seeds or oil, there are unlimited ways to include hemp in your everyday diet. Here, courtesy of Care2<\/a>, are five foods in which you can eat hemp:<\/p>\n

1. Salad—<\/strong>Adding raw organic hemp seeds<\/a> to a salad gives your dish a nutritional lift as well as flavor boost. Consider switching your salad oil to hemp oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Smoothies—<\/strong>Hemp is a prime plant-based protein alternative to whey, which can acidify the body and create extra strain on your kidneys. You can use concentrated hemp protein<\/a>, or for a creamier smoothie, use shelled hemp seeds.<\/p>\n

3. Breakfast—<\/strong>Many people start their day with a bowl of heart-healthy oatmeal. Sprinkle in a couple tablespoons of hemp seeds to up the nutritional value even more, and to add a subtle nutty taste. You can also sprinkle hemp seeds in yogurt or any other breakfast cereal.<\/p>\n

4. Dairy substitute\/ice cream\/milk—<\/strong>Skip the store brands that have the added carrageenan<\/a>, and make your own by blending 2 to 3 tablespoons of raw organic hemp seeds with 4 to 8 ounces of water. The water-to-seeds ratio can vary, depending on whether you prefer a thinner milk or a thicker cream. A good rule of thumb to make a quart of milk is 1 cup hemp seeds to 4 parts water. Try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon and a few drops of liquid stevia and vanilla. Blend the mixture on high for 45 seconds to a minute, preferably with a high-speed blender. To remove lumps, strain through cheese cloth or a nut milk bag. Store in a mason jar and shake before pouring. Use within a few days.<\/p>\n

5. Pesto—<\/strong>Try this recipe<\/a> for a pesto for pasta, pizza, or as a spread on flax crackers.<\/p>\n

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