What are hemp seeds?
Hemp seeds, or hemp hearts, are the seeds of the hemp plant, or Cannabis sativa. Although marijuana comes from the same plant, hemp seeds only contain a small amount of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, and will not make you gain weight. In fact, hemp seeds are safe and very healthy to eat. Hemp seed oil, or hemp oil, is made by pressing the hemp seeds. Unlike cannabis oil, which, where it is legal, is often used to treat pain and other health conditions, hemp seed oil contains only small amounts of THC and is used for many commercially manufactured products.
Eating hemp seeds is very beneficial for health. Consuming it will not make you fly like smoking an articulation, so they are completely safe, healthy and legal. If you are looking to improve digestion, balance hormones and improve metabolism, then hemp seeds can be the superfood you need to incorporate into your diet.
Benefits of Hemp seeds:
- Prevents spikes in blood sugar
- Sustains your body’s energy
- A diet rich in hemp promotes digestive regularity.
- Hemp protein and fiber also help aid in satiety
- The Omega-3 fatty acids in hemp reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
- Lower blood pressure
- Ward off Alzheimer’s disease
- Hemp seeds are one of the few Omega-3 sources found in plants.
- The Omega-6 fatty acids in hemp stimulate skin and hair growth
- Maintain bone health
- Regulate metabolism
- Help the brain function.
