H emp seeds have long been consumed as a staple food around the world. Today, they are also hailed as a superfood, thanks to their extraordinary nutrient profile. Hemp seeds and the products created from them, such as protein powder, oil and flour, are exceptionally nutritious. Hemp protein
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) : Compared with other nuts and seeds, such as walnuts, flaxseed, chia and soya beans, hemp seeds contain the highest quantities of the PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) essential omega-3 and -6, providing around 47g of PUFAs in every 100g of seeds. With 40 percent less saturated fat than olive oil and a fatty acid profile that is superior to flaxseed oil, hemp seed oil is also one of the healthiest culinary oils. Protein Hemp seeds: provide an exceptional quality and quantity of protein. Hemp protein is gluten-free, with a complete amino acid profile. Hemp is the only plant to make protein from edestin, a protein very similar in structure to hemoglobin, which makes it more digestible than other protein sources, like soy. Also, unlike soy, hemp
seeds do not cause allergies or contain oestrogenic compounds. Every 100g of hemp seeds contains approximately 33g of high-quality protein. Gamma linolenic acid (GLA): Hemp seeds are one of only five known sources of this ‘wonder’ ingredient (the others are borage seed, evening primrose seed, blackcurrant seed, carrot seed and wheatgerm). GLA is important for preventing inflammation. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA): Hemp seeds contain 15 times as much of this fat-fighting ingredient as fish oil. Low-carb: Hemp seeds contain practically no carbohydrates, providing less than half a gram of sugar per 20g serving. Vitamins and minerals: Hemp seeds are rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorous and zinc, as well as vitamins A, E and the B-group; it is also the only known plant food source of vitamin D, the bone-building ‘sunshine vitamin’. In fact, just one serve of Hemp Gold Protein powder provides 71 percent of your (average) daily iron requirement, 116 per cent of magnesium, 84 percent of phosphorous and 37 percent of zinc!
powder and oil are high in omega-3, -6 and -9 essential fatty acids, plus the -3 and -6 are present in the perfect ratio. With 40 percent less saturated fat than olive oil and a fatty acid profile that is superior to flaxseed oil, hemp seed oil is also
one of the healthiest culinary oils. Here is a snapshot of what this superfood provides:
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