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Looking for a way to make your meals power packed with nutrients without compromising flavor? Look no further, we’ve got you covered! Every week will feature a new superfood, sharing its benefits and easy ways to incorporate them into your diet!
HEMP SEEDS:
Hemps seeds come from the hemp plant. They have a mild nutty flavor and can be added in to almost anything.
Health benefits of this superfood include:
Omega 3 fatty acids which are important for memory and the overall health of the brain.
Contains GLA (Gamma-linolenic acid), an omega 6 fatty acid which helps fight inflammation in the body. Your body cannot produce it on its own, so it has to be taken in through food.
Helps keep your gut healthy by feeding the good bacteria.
Contains important minerals such as Zinc, Magnesium and Iron.
Amino acids make this a good source of protein. Two tablespoons gives you 5 grams!
Great source of Vitamin E.
You can easily incorporate them into your diet by adding them into:
Smoothies
Salads
Soups
Stirfrys
Scrambled eggs
Nut butters
Additional Education:
References:
Ruggeri, Christine. “Hemp Seeds: The Superfood You Haven't Tried.” Dr. Axe, Dr. Axe., 29 Mar. 2022, draxe.com/nutrition/7-hemp-seed-benefits-nutrition-profile/.
Foods Alive Inc. “Hulled Hemp Seeds - Organic, Plant-Based Superfood Protein Containing Omega-3s: Vegan, Keto Friendly, Non-GMO, and Gluten Free.” Foods Alive , Foods Alive Inc., foodsalive.com/products/organic-hulled-hemp-seeds-foods-alive?variant=32965302095.
“Gamma-Linolenic Acid.” Mount Sinai Health System, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/gamma-linolenic-acid.