The Buzz About Hemp

The world of superfoods can be confusing. Health experts and dieticians from all corners of the industry weigh-in with recommendations about what we should, and shouldn’t be eating. It’s no wonder we never implement their suggestions into our diet.

To help weed through the confusion, here are five questions (and answers) related to the buzz around hemp.

#1 Isn’t hemp a drug? The short answer is no, but it’s a little more complicated. Hemp is harvested from an industrial variety of the cannabis sativa plant which contains less than 0.3 percent of THC, a compound in marijuana that gets you high.

#2 Why should I eat hemp? Nutrients found in hemp have multiple health benefits. Hemp can aid in digestion, improve cardiovascular function and help with skin issues, to name a few.

#3 In what form can I buy hemp? Hemp is manufactured into a variety of forms from shelled-hemp, hulled-hemp and hemp hearts to powders, flours and oils. Regardless of form, hemp has an incredible nutritional breakdown which includes 9.47 grams of protein in one tablespoon!

#4 How am I supposed to eat hemp? From salads, sandwiches and smoothies, hemp’s versatility means you can eat it practically any way you want!

#5 What are the side-effects associated with eating hemp? Before ingesting hemp, you should be aware of any side effects. It’s important to begin your intake slowly to avoid uncomfortable digestive issues like diarrhea.

Let me know in the comments what your favorite health benefit of hemp is and how you enjoy eating it! If you haven’t tried hemp, what are you waiting for?