Hemp seeds have made it late to the party but they are here. These seeds are slowly making it to the beauty and health trends and winning praises for being a powerhouse of antioxidants. Hemp seeds are enriched with vitamin E and minerals like sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc and potassium which makes these seeds great for our overall health.
These small seeds are derived from the hemp plant. They are from the cannabis species but are a completely different variant. Nutty in flavour, these seeds can be consumed raw or cooked.
Hemp Seed Health Benefits
- A great source of arginine and gamma-linolenic acid, hemp seeds are believed to be great for heart health.
- Because these seeds are rich in healthy fats, they are believed to be beneficial for our overall skin.
- Hemp seeds are believed to reduce PMS like breast pain and tenderness, bloating, and anxiety among others.
- Whole hemp seeds are rich in fibre and are believed to be beneficial for digestive health.
Hemp Seed Recipes
Hemp Seeds Smoothie
If you are a smoothie person, make this delicious and easy hemp seeds and chocolate smoothie.
Ingredients Required
- 1-2 Frozen Bananas
- 2 Cup Milk
- 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tbsp Hemp Seeds
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- Ice As Required
Directions
In a blender, add all the ingredients. Top with chocolate chips or whipped cream if you like. Drink up!
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Hemp Seeds Salad
This salad can be munched on whenever you get those hunger pangs in between meals.
Ingredients Required
- 1 Tomato
- 1 1/2 Cup Cucumber
- 1 Cup Avocado
- 3 Tbsp Hulled Hemp Seeds
- Olive Oil As Required
- 2-3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- Water As Required
- 1 Tbsp Coriander Leaves
- Salt To Taste
Directions
- Chop cucumber, tomato.
- Mash avocado and keep aside.
- Add in mulled hemp seeds.
- In a blender, add lemon juice, coriander leaves, olive oil, some water and salt.
- Add this dressing over the salad bowl. Adjust the salt as per taste. Enjoy!
Banana Toast With Hemp Seeds
Another great snacking recipe with hemp seeds, this one is filling and delicious.
Ingredients Required
- Bread Slices
- 1 Tbsp Nut Butter
- 1 Banana
- 2 Tbsp Hemp Seeds
- Cinnamon Powder
- Butter As Required
Directions
- First, toast a slice of bread with some regular butter.
- Spread a generous amount of nut butter of choice.
- You can use peanut or almond butter.
- Top the toast with sliced bananas and hemp seeds.
- Sprinkle cinnamon powder and enjoy!
Other Ways To Add Hemp Seeds In Daily Diet
- If you like having a bowl of oatmeal then sprinkle some hemp seeds over it.
- You can also add hemp seeds over your jam and butter toasts for that crunch.
- If you love baking, add hemp seeds to your baking goods. You can use hemp seed flowers or just hemp seeds for your breads.
- Hemp seeds are versatile, you can add them over your pizzas, soups and salads.
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