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You are here: Home / Diet & Nutrition / Beautify Yourself with Hemp Seeds (one of the most nutritious complete foods)

Beautify Yourself with Hemp Seeds (one of the most nutritious complete foods)

March 30, 2011 by Evelyn Parham

hemp seedsIt is tiny, well not too tiny. You can see it without straining your eyes!

How in the world can this seed be one of the most complete foods on the planet earth?

It almost seems impossible, but the hemp seed is more than just a little seed.

The hemp seed is a power house and if you are a vegan, you should give them a try.

You should try these seeds regardless if you are vegan or not.

When I use the term vegan in this post, I am referring to anyone who eats a plant-based diet.

I never heard of hemp seeds until I ventured into the world of raw food. Well, not exactly. The first time I learned that hemp seeds existed is when I purchased a purse made of hemp.

I had no idea that hemp could be consumed for food. I also did not know about how good hemp seeds are for the body.

Today, I include hemp seeds in my diet. I have to admit, I do not eat hemp seeds every day, though I probably should.

What are Hemp Seeds?

Hemp seeds are like tiny nuts. They are small, but not too small that you cannot see them; 1,000 hemp seeds weigh as little as 0.5 ounces.

Hemp grows in all parts of the word. It probably first showed up between Afghanistan and the Fertile Crescent (present-day Iraq).

Hemp seeds have a unique taste. It is not a bad taste, but one you will never forget. Once you taste hemp seeds you will want to eat more.

Little hemp seeds pack a powerful punch because they are one of the most nutritionally complete foods on the planet earth.

They contain all nine essential amino acids in a nice ratio.  They contain the essential amino acids omega 3 and omega 6 and are very high in minerals.

Essential amino acids cannot be made by the body;  you get them from what you eat.

Hemp Protein (Edestin)

Shelled hemp seeds consist of 36.6% protein, making them one of the highest protein foods on Earth.

Edestin is a hemp-seed protein, which gives the hemp seeds its high protein content.

The raw protein includes the following sulfur amino acids: methonine, cysteine, and cystine. These amino acids help build strong hair, skin, nails, muscle and connective tissue.

Hemp protein does not have trypsin inhibitors, which interfere with protein digestion.

Hemp Seed Oils

Hemp seeds contain the exact ratio of essential fatty acids (1 omega 3: 3 omega 6). Hemp seeds have a stable source of omega 3, 6 and 9.

Hemp seeds have the highest natural source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a type of super omega 6 fatty acid that has strong anti-inflammatory properties. GLA also helps support hormonal balance.

Hemp seeds that are not sprouted, have small green leaves that are not developed. It is one of the few seeds to have chlorophyll even when not sprouted. Maybe this explains why the oil has a green color.

Minerals in Hemp Seeds*

  • Phosphorous
  • Potassium
  • Magnesium
  • Sulfur
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Manganese
  • Zinc
  • Sodium
  • Silicon
  • Copper
  • Platinum
  • Boron
  • Thorium
  • Strontium
  • Barium
  • Nickel
  • Geranium
  • Tin
  • Tungsten
  • Titanium
  • Zirconium
  • Iodine
  • Chromium
  • Silver
  • Lithium

*List obtained from Eating for Beauty by David Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe obtained this list from Drugs Masquerading as Food by Suzar.

Hemp Varieties Considered Marijuana

There is about 2-3% of the hemp varieties that fall into the marijuana category. Those varieties are high in THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), which creates a high.

No need to worry about hemp seeds and hemp oil giving you a high.  Hemp seeds have trace amounts of THC present .

You would have to eat 5 pounds of hemp seeds (if you weigh 150 pounds) to get a high.  Can you imagine how long it would take to eat 5 pounds of hemp seeds?

Tweet from Manitoba Harvest 3/31/2011:  Hemp Foods contain 0.0001% THC *even if you ate 5 lbs of Hemp Seeds you will NOT ‘get  high.’

How I Eat Hemp Seeds

I have to admit, I do not eat hemp seeds every day, but since doing research for this article, I will include them more in my diet.

I have used hemp seeds and hemp seed oil the following ways:

  • Hemp seeds sprinkled on salads
  • Hemp seed oil* drizzled over a salad and the base of salad dressings
  • Hemp seeds, protein and oil added to smoothies
  • Hemp seed oil in a homemade hair conditioning treatment

*The hemp seed oil has a very strong taste. Do not over do it when using the oil.

All hemp seeds and hemp protein get imported from Canada. You can buy hemp seeds online or in health food stores.

My favorite brand is Nutiva. Manitoba Harvest is another brand I use.

What are you waiting for?  Go get yourself some hemp seeds and add a pop of flavor to your salads and smoothies and a splash of beauty.

Have you ever eaten hemp seeds?  If yes, what are your thoughts about hemp seeds?

Reference: Eating for Beauty

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  1. jarshail says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Evelyn,you & site are SUPER

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      October 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM

      Hi Jarshall,

      Thanks!

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  2. Flora I. Blankenship says

    April 17, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    …………..Hemp seeds are known to contain the greatest amounts of protein in any plant species. Hemp protein is also advantageous for us for a number of other reasons and it is apparent that the hemp seed has far more uses than just growing more hemp plants. This is all given in great detail in the information about ..The protein from hemp helps balance the pH level of our bodies. Therefore heightening the pH to its optimal level is a great aspect of hemp seeds.

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      April 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM

      Hi Flora,
      Didn’t know about balancing the pH level in the body. Thanks for sharing that info!

      Evelyn

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  3. Angela says

    April 16, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Wow!! Complete in every aspects. Hemp seeds are really very nutritious and good for our health. They are package of power house and can also compete other vegans too.. People who are not vegan should also try this this great food and enjoy the improvements in their health…

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      April 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

      Hi Angela,

      Thanks for sharing and chiming in. 😉

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  4. Donna says

    April 2, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Shouuld I take hemp seed if I have iron content in my blood as I see it has a daily % of 43%

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      April 2, 2011 at 2:17 PM

      Hi Donna,

      How high/low is your iron? Everyone has iron in their blood, some more and some less. If you are concerned about the iron content of Hemp Seeds, then use take them at your own discretion. I don’t see how they can really do much harm, especially since you are saying 43%. I would be more concerned if the percentage was 50%.

      You can also look in to flax seeds too.

      Good question!

      Evelyn P

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      April 3, 2011 at 3:40 PM

      Donna,
      I have a package of Shelled Manitoba Hemp Seeds and here is the percentage of iron listed on the back of the packet:

      Iron – 20% (5 mg)

      Now it does have Magnesium at 43%. I hope this helps.

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  5. Dandy says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Wow! I had no idea hemp seeds were filled with so many minerals. I’ve seen hemp seed oil in the health food stores, but never gave it much thought. I think my next trip in I’ll give it a try. Thanks Evelyn!!

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      March 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM

      Hey Dandy!

      Yeah, they are loaded with the minerals.

      The oil is a little strong, but it only takes a little. 😉

      Take care,
      Evelyn

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  6. Dr. Mark Kubert says

    March 30, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Hi Evelyn,

    I just sprinkled some hemp seeds on my cereal this morning and I like to spread hemp seed butter on toast. I also think there’s something about the green color of it that makes it feel extra healthy.

    It’s good to note that while the ratio of omega 3: omega 6 is great in the hemp seed, those of us who are not vegan often have a diet already skewed in favor of omega 6 from dairy and other animal sources. So while hemp seed is great if eaten on its own, as with anything, moderation is key (hmmm, maybe I should go vegan…sounding easier all the time 🙂

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    • Evelyn Parham says

      March 30, 2011 at 12:16 PM

      Hi Dr. Kubert,

      I’ve eaten the hemp seed butter before on toast and it wasn’t too bad.

      Thanks for sharing the info about the omega 3 and 6 ratio in those who are not vegan. I was not aware of that. I always learn something new from you when you leave a comment and I love that. 😉

      I agree moderation is the key.

      Thanks for commenting and sharing!

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