By Derek Henry, Holistic Health Coach for Healing the Body
Many people feel that hemp is the perfect plant with a wide variety of applications. It has been used in clothing, paper, building supplies, plastics, fuel, and even chemical clean up. However, besides all that, hemp is a high powered superfood with plenty of benefits that can help heal your body. It’s time to investigate the healing benefits of hemp.
Hemp Nutritional Profile
Hemp is one of the most nutritionally balanced foods on the planet. It has been used by ancient cultures since the beginning of recorded history, and has been used in China, India, Babylonia, Persia, Egypt, and other cultures in North and South America.
Hemp is primarily consumed through seeds, oil, butter, flour, and protein powder. It has also been used to make hemp milk, and as a powerful punch to a variety of healthy snacks.
So what is it about hemp that makes it so nutritionally balanced? Check out the following profile:
- Contains all 20 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids our body can not produce, making it one of the very few plant based complete protein sources.
- Nature’s most abundant source of EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids), with more than flax or any other nut or seed oil.
- A perfect 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3.
- Great source of omega-6 essential fat gamma linolenic acid (GLA).
- Rich source of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and plant sterols.
- Contains vitamin A, B, E, and D.
- Rich in calcium, iron, and dietary fiber.
