Until November 2017, the consumption of Hemp Seeds in Australia was illegal. This country was one of the last in the western world to not allow Hemp Seeds to be sold for human consumption. Thankfully, things have changed and these are now available widely for purchase.
Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Why should you eat these nutritious seeds? Lets look at 7 benefits of hemp seeds:
- Hemp seeds grow on a variety of Cannabis Sativa
The main reason Hemp Seeds were illegal for so long is people believed that you may get high from their consumption as they grow on a cannabis plant. But they are actually a variety of cannabis without the psychoactive properties that come from THC.
Hemp Seeds are the nut of the hemp plant. They are small crunchy seeds and they are usually sold without the husk and the inside meat is a white, soft, creamy substance.
They're versatile
Hemp seeds have so many uses and are found in many products.
They can be eaten raw as a healthy snack and can be used in regular products like muesli bars, cereals, snack foods, nondairy milk and other products.
People around the world use hemp seeds in salads, raw energy bars and balls, smoothies, dressings, granola, sandwiches, with yoghurt and berries, on top of porridge and avocado toast.They're high in plant-based protein
They are one of the best sources of protein and are better as a protein replacement than most other vegetarian proteins.They're low in carbs
For those watching their carbohydrate intake, hemp seeds are a natural yet filling low carb option, with around 33 percent coming from protein and around 40 percent from healthy fats.They're rich in omega 3, 6 and 9
Hemp seeds have one of the best ratios of omega fatty acids of any plant food and, when produced into an oil, is an easy way to reach your daily requirements. Hemp Oil is a very popular product.They can help promote skin health
Thanks to their rich essential fatty acids content, research shows that ingesting hemp seed oil improves the symptoms of atopic dermatitis, as well as helping to treat a host of other skin conditions such as eczema, varicose eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus and rosacea.They're eco-friendly
Hemp is one of the most versatile and eco-friendly crops in the world and many areas of Australia are perfect for growing hemp. Demand is building internationally for hemp as a source of paper, clothing, building materials, fuel and as a food. With the approval to allow hemp as a food in Australia, Aussie farmers can diversify their businesses.
There are many uses for hemp and the hemp seed. As a product, it is a healthy and nutritious option that has been used around the world for many years. Only now are we seeing it's widespread acceptance in Australia.
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