CBD: HYPE OR HELPFUL?
INGREDIENTS • 4 skinless salmon fillets, about 6 oz each (may substitute hake, halibut, cod, or haddock) • 2 tbsp red miso paste (available at Whole Foods and Asian supermarkets) • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 2 tsp tamari or dark soy sauce • 2 tsp rice vinegar • 1 tsp hot chili sauce, such as Sriracha This recipe is a Rinehardt family favorite. It is super healthy and easy to prepare but tasty enough to serve to company! Almost everyone asks for the recipe after trying it. Miso Salmon
Over the last few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has become incredibly popular, and stores dedicated to CBD are popping up everywhere. You can even find it at gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies, and pet stores. For those unfamiliar with CBD, it’s an oil derived from either marijuana or hemp plants. CBD does not create the “high” effect more commonly associated with marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Legal CBD is extracted from hemp grown under a federal or state program that ensures the hemp is under .3% THC. For comparison, medical marijuana is about 20% THC. People have been taking CBD for a number of ailments and symptoms. A recent study completed by Julie Moltke and Chandri Hindocha for the Journal of Cannabis Research in the United Kingdom found that 43% of respondents used CBD for anxiety and sleep issues whereas 37% used it for stress and general well-being. The reason many may be cautious about the hype of CBD is because the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved only one use for CBD: to help treat seizures. The majority of products lining the shelves of your local grocery store haven’t been approved by the FDA. Dr. Ryan Vandrey, professor of behavioral pharmacology research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, attributes the hype to CBD’s therapeutic promise, anecdotal buzz, and the fact that it appears to be relatively safe and nontoxic. CBD research has been promising, and different studies have shown positive effects when using CBD to treat anxiety, depression, pain, insomnia, and arthritis. There are still plenty of unknowns when it comes to CBD, though. Since so many CBD products have not been FDA approved, they run the risk of containing contaminants. This does not necessarily mean CBD is not safe, but you should do your research before buying or using a particular product. With the right product, you may find that CBD is helpful for your condition and well worth the hype.
DIRECTIONS
1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place salmon fillets on the foil. 2. Mix all the other ingredients together until smooth. Using a spoon, spread the marinade all over the fillets. (You can refrigerate at this point up to 24 hours.) 3. Position an oven rack so it is 5–6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler. Place the pan of salmon on the rack and broil for about 5–7 minutes, until the salmon is nicely browned but still tender inside. 4. Serve with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.
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