Description

Hemp is stipulated to be one the most far- fetched versatile plant that has considerably played a vital role in the history of mankind. It is been used to produce crucial resources like rope, clothing, paper, et cetera.  According to a shred of archaeological evidence, hemp is long been into use. It was used to make the 600-years-old Gutenberg Bible as well as the sails of the English fleet of ships that defeated the Spanish Armada. Moreover, with the transition in demand for natural products, the industry is said to experience a renaissance. And with this emerging demand for hemp and hemp-based products, farmers and green-fingered entrepreneurs all across the global corners are setting their priority for hemp cultivation. Hemp seeds belong to the hemp plant ( cannabis sativa ) are naturally loaded with nutritional value, these whole hemp seeds come with an enclosed hulls and shells, but once they crack open, they lure a huge variety of nutritional and medicinal applications. As hemp seeds draw its existence from the family of cannabis, it happens to be quite essential to state the very difference between hemp and marijuana, therefore, the very first classification is that both fall within the cannabis family, but still carries an evident difference. Visually both of them stand at quite a distinction, the marijuana plant feature broad leaves with dense buds and has a busy appearance. While on the other hand, the hemp plant features skinny leaves, which are concentrated towards the top of the plant, and grows taller. 

Health benefits

• The percentage of protein hemp is the same as that of soybeans, they happen to be a complete source of protein, that is, they provide all nine essential amino acids. And these amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins. ⁽¹⁾
• They are high in polyunsaturated fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids. thereby it is said to be a great source of essential fatty acids such as Alpho-linolenic acid ( ALA ). As the body cannot produce fatty acids, and the body must absorb the diet. ⁽¹⁾
• The consumption of hemp seeds lowers the risk of heart disease. As the seeds contain a high amount of amino acid arginine that produces nitric acid in the body, which in turn dilate and relax the blood vessels, resulting in lowered blood pressure and reduce risk of heart attack. ⁽²⁾

• According to a study, the immune system of a body completely depends upon the balance of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids. And thereby, hemp seeds happen to be a good source of polyunsaturated and essential fatty acids. Hence, it helps in building a strong immunity system. ⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

At the time of purchase always look from where the hemp seeds are, the best ones are from Canada.