Hemp...

Hemp is an entirely different strain of plant to Cannabis. They're part of the same family, but you wont get high from Hemp, as it actually contains only trace elements of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in dope that makes you 'stoned'. Its completely legal, and is packed with such an amazing amount of fatty acids, minerals and proteins that are fantastically good for you, some nutritionists say you'd be fairly healthy on a diet of hemp seed and water alone.

Sound like something the world could benefit from? Read on...

Hemp seed and oil is one of the most complete sources of vegetable nutrition known to man, and has been descirbed as 'Nature’s Perfect Food for Humanity'.

As a complete protein, Hemp is rich in all the amino acids, including the exact ten that are vital for perfect human health, in the exact amounts and proportions that your body needs for muscle building and repair...its almost as if it was designed specifically for us!

Hemp packed with the essential fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, in the perfect balance for human health - skyrocketing your energy levels and improving the function of your entire nervous system.

It also contains the ideal amount of insoluble fibre needed to keep your blood sugar levels stable, reducing cravings and increasing stamina.

And, if that wasn't enough...this incredible superfood also contains active levels of vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants, boosting your health and performance.

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The illegality of cannabis is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce the serenity and insight, sensitivity and fellowship so desperately needed in this increasingly mad and dangerous world."

 - Carl Sagan

"Make the most you can of the Indian Hemp seed and sow it everywhere."

- George Washington 1974

history of hemp...

Hemp, or Cannabis Sativa, is considered to be one of nature’s most nutritious, balanced and economically viable as well as versatile crops. It has been used for thousands of years and has over 40,000 recorded uses. Prior to 1880 hemp was the largest domesticated product in the world. Long-confused with its controversial cousin the Marijuana plant, industrial hemp is now becoming more and more commonly cultivated with only cross-fertilised seed (with negligible amounts of THC - tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana) being used.

Hemp is a remarkable plant with a myriad of ecological advantages. It grows quickly, six to sixteen ft tall in 70 to 110 days, shading out weeds and eliminating the need for costly herbicides. During the growing process Hemp pulls carbon out of the air (carbon sequestering) which enhances the quality of air we breathe. Hemp grows deep roots and when harvested the roots and leaves are left to replenish the soil making it arable year after year. Hemp is resistant to pests and therefore does not require the use of pesticides and fungicides. Hemp has never been a genetically modified crop. Every part of the plant is used - fibre, leaf and seed. One acre of hemp is equal to four acres of pulpwood trees.

Hemp has been used for thousands of years by many cultures as a source of sustenance and livelihood; as a food, medicine and raw material. Much information about Hemp has been systematically removed from written texts since the 1930's and is now difficult to find. Many of the myths about hemp, perpetuated by governments to this day relating to hemp being a drug crop are incorrect and simply propaganda created to make way for synthetic man made products.

Visit this site to find out the long known truth about hemp hidden from us and why, not to mention how this wonder plant could genuinely change the world:

Hemp nutrition...

To attain optimum health we must eat foods that contain live enzymes, active phyto-nutrients, vitamins, minerals, Essential Amino Acids, and Essential Fatty Acids.

These elements are termed “Essential” because the human body does not produce them. They must come from the food we eat. Hemp Seed is one of the plant kingdom’s most concentrated, complete and balanced sources of Essential Amino Acids and Essential Fatty Acids.

Hemp Seeds are rich in essential nutrients including chlorophyll, magnesium, potassium, sulphur, phytosterols, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, calcium, fibre, histidine, iron, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin and thiamine.

Hemp Seed contains all 10 Essential Amino Acids (EAA’s), the building blocks of protein. Shelled Hemp Seed or Hemp Nut contains 34.6% pure digestible protein, providing readily available Amino Acids for building and repairing tissue. Hemp Seed Protein is comprised of 65% high quality Edestin Protein, the most potent protein of any plant source. The Globulin Edestin in Hemp Seed closely resembles the globulin in blood plasma, and is highly compatible with the human digestive system.

Hemp Seed Protein compared to soy, the most commonly used form of supplemental plant protein, has many advantages. Soy protein contains high levels of enzyme inhibitors blocking the uptake of trypsin and other enzymes the body uses for protein digestion. Eating a diet high in enzyme inhibitors, such as those contained in soy, can result in chronic amino acid and protein deficiencies.

Hemp Seed is rich in Omega 6 and Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) as well as being one of the few plant source of GLAs.

EFAs are utilised by many of the body's systems to maintain proper tissue function. EFAs are required for energy production, effective functioning of the nervous system, brain development and function, skin health and elasticity, digestive efficiency, normal cardiovascular function, hormone production, and effective immune response.

Due to the popular misconception that fat is “bad” for the body, many people have adopted a low or no fat diet. Low and no fat coupled with the widespread consumption of processed and genetically modified foods have created EFA deficiencies. Supplementation with EFAs is an integral part of a complete nutritional program.

The vital issue with hemp seed, as with any food, is the processing. Traditional processing methods cannot maintain the exceptional nutritional value of hemp seed protein.

A proprietary cold processing method is used to make hemp protein powder, this keeps enzymes, phyto-nutrients, vitamins and minerals intact.

How much is needed....

Recommended daily intake for a person with an average build/ body fat profile is 2-4 dessert spoons (up to 50 ml) per day, or in the case of therapy this can be increased up to 150ml per day for approximately 7 days then reverting to the normal daily intake amount. The requirement of oil intake is now widely accepted as being 15%-20% of calorific requirement (daily average of 2000 calories for an average adult). EFA oils contain embodied energy of 9 calories per ml, which is mainly used by the body for structural, hormonal and electrical functions, rather than energy.

the benefits....

Because Hemp Seed Oil is such a rich source of both LA (Omega 6) and LNA (Omega 3) in balanced proportions, conditions caused by deficiencies in both can be treated with one oil.

 The functions of LNA include: Production of smooth skin increased stamina, speeds healing, increases vitality, brings a feeling of calmness, reduces inflammation, water retention, platelet stickiness and blood pressure, enhances immune functions, reduces the pain and swelling of arthritis, can reverse pre-menstrual syndrome, can treat bacterial infections, brain development in children.

 
The functions of LA include: Energy production, growth vitality, mental state, oxygen transfer, formation of cell membrane, recovery from fatigue, secretion production in exocrine and endocrine glands, formation of prostaglandin's (to maintain cardiovascular system) keeping body fluids liquid, helping immune system resist and fight infection, prevention of allergies, functioning of heart tissue.

 The functions of GLA include: Conversion of LA to the beneficial prostaglandin's, cholesterol lowering actions, useful in treating degenerative diseases. The Oleic Acid (Omega 9) contained in Hemp Seed Oil helps keep arteries supple because of its fluidity. In excess Oleic acid can interfere with EFA's and prostaglandin's.

 The low level of Stearic acid (18:0) in Hemp Seed Oil is beneficial as high levels of Stearic acid are more likely to form flow-impeding clots in blood vessels and work against the healing qualities of the EFA's.

- Palmitic acid (16:0) commonly found as a high percentage in animal fats and tropical oils, it raises cholesterol levels.
- Vitamins: are also present notably C, E, B1, B2 and carotene in a fat soluble, easily digestible form.
- Minerals: mainly Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium and Magnesium.

Please note, oils that have been high temperature and solvent extracted then refined (most oils in the supermarkets) do not have the benefits left in them but contain detrimental Trans-fatty acids from hydrogenation.

EFA's increase metabolic rate, therefore increasing fat burn-off, helping you to become slim. Not to be seen as a singular solution, exercise and good eating habits need to be taken into account.

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