Hemp seeds are one of the most nutritious foods. Their taste is similar to that of pine seeds and sunflower, which is why they can be used to prepare tasty and nutritious salads.

Nutritional content

Peeled hemp seed contains 30% protein, 41% fat and 15% carbohydrates.
Hemp seeds are much more valuable in terms of nutritional content than soybeans. Peeled, they contain 30% protein, of which 65% is an easily digestible protein, edestin, which makes hemp seeds an ideal food for vegetarians, successfully replacing the lack of animal protein.

In hemp seeds the essential fatty acids omega 6 and omega 3 are present in the ratio of 3: 1, the ideal ratio keeps the finest blood vessels clean, preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

The microelements present in hemp seed include strontium, thorium, arsenic and chromium. The seeds are also a rich source of vitamin E in the form of alpha-, beta-, gamma-, delta-tocopherol and alpha-tocotrienol.

Therapeutic indications

1. Fatigue, stress. Magnesium and quality hemp seed protein help you eat properly during periods of intense stress and keep your balance in stressful situations.

2. Pregnancy, breastfeeding. The rich nutritional content recommends hemp seeds in the diet of expectant mothers and nursing mothers. High levels of omega 3 in mothers decreased the incidence of premature births, increased baby weight at birth, length at birth and head circumference, also improved the intelligence of 18-month-old babies.

3.Hipertensiune. The presence of magnesium helps you to "control" the tension, and the intake of healthy fats (omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids) in the ideal ratio of 3: 1 frees you from the problem of unhealthy findings for the life of the arteries.

4.Diabet. For diabetics, the glycemic index of husked hemp seeds is considered low due to its low carbohydrate content. The seeds are also full of nutrients that moderate blood sugar levels. Also, 300 mg a day of gamma-linoleic acid banishes numbness and stinging of the feet, symptoms common to diabetics.

5. Rheumatoid arthritis. Omega 3 fatty acids help produce prostaglandin 3 (PG3) series, anti-inflammatory substances that work like hormones. Hemp seeds provide vital fatty acids in the long-term treatment of arthritic diseases.

6. Maintaining hormonal balance. Hemp is the only edible seed that contains gamma-linolenic acid beneficial in treating premenstrual and menopausal symptoms. Due to the fatty acid profile of hemp, it is the most suitable source of AGL for long-term consumption.