HEMP - 3 SIMPLE REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T BE WITHOUT IT IN YOUR PANTRY

Move aside bread and mustard, the tiny hemp seed is fast earning its keep as the must-have staple to boost your pantry shelves. And, this is why.

As well as being rich in Omegas 3 and 6 like flax and pumpkin seeds, the versatile hemp seed is one of the most nutrient dense foods available. It’s not only protein packed, but full of essential fats, vitamins and enzymes known to boost energy, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, reduce inflammation and even improve circulation.

The seeds contain more protein than chicken and all amino acids, the building blocks of protein that the body cannot manufacture on its own.

Hemp - Why eat it?

Easy to digest – it contains no enzyme inhibitors unlike many grains, legumes and nuts and the seeds don’t need to be soaked to release their full nutritional benefit.

An excellent source of Essential Fatty Acids – alpha-linolenic an omega-3 fatty acid and linoleic acid an omega-6 fatty acid, that the body is unable to make itself but requires for many metabolic processes.

Contains ALL Essential Amino Acids- which our body is incapable of making so must come from what we eat. Hemp also contains significant non-essential amino acids that are nutritionally important.

Give your pantry an overhaulHemp seeds can be bought as an oil, powder or seed and can be used to cook and bake with, sprinkle onto salads, blend into dressings and sauces or added to drinks and smoothies.

Planet Hemp’s range of world first products including; hemp protein powder, filtered hemp seed oil, hemp milk, hemp ice cream and even hemp yoghurt are all non-GMO (there is no GMO’s anywhere in the Hemp food chain), organic, RAW, responsibly grown, vegan, kosher and gluten free - fitting of any pantry shelf.

Hemp Protein Super food–

Try it in hot and cold beverages for a protein hit. Hemp is one of the best plant-based proteins available, containing 37g of protein per 100g and an excellent source of calcium, vitamin K and Iron. Planet Hemp’s Protein Super food is boosted with alfalfa and available in three flavours; Original, Maple Cinnamon, and Vanilla Chai. Check out the Cherry Vanilla Hemp Bomb recipe http://planethemp.ca/recipes/chocolate-cherry-bomb/

Shelled Hemp Seed- You can bake with it or add to shakes, smoothies, salad dressings and sauces. Per 3 tbls it’s packed with 10g of protein, and an excellent source of iron, magnesium, zinc and folate. It makes a delicious hemp pesto for pasta’s and pizzas and is perfect for brunch style Eggs Benedict. Find the recipe here: http://planethemp.ca/recipes/hemp-pesto/

Hemp Oil- Planet Hemp’s Organic Hemp Oil is cold pressed and filtered, ensuring no additives contaminate the product or goodness is depleted from the Hemp seed itself. Rich in Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids it’s at its best added to smoothies, shakes, salads and dressings, but can be heated and used to cook.

Hemp Snacks- Planet Hemp’s Super Mini Bouchées are delectable little snacks available in two flavours; Forbidden Fruit and Cacao Heaven. An excellent source of protein, iron and magnesium at just 130calories for 2 slices – they’re easy on the waistline. Or have your own hemp-bake-off with some health inspired recipes http://planethemp.ca/recipecategory/baking/

Supergreens- Packed full of hemp, spirulina, barleygrass, wheatgrass, alfafa, chlorella, and cinnamon. With 5g of protein and an excellent source of Vitamin’s D and K, Iron and Folate mix with water, juice, shakes or smoothies to pack your morning drink with a nutritious punch.

The Planet Hemp range is available from Tree of Life for details visit www.planethemp.ca