I love the Universe and the Universe loves me! And when the Universe ‘rubber stamps’ something you just have to share –
For at least 37 of my 57 years I have eaten primal or paleo I feel more energetic and more vibrant eating this way. My energy stays level and no swings!!! A lifestyle with a philosophy to eat whole foods, lots of plants and good fats, eliminate processed foods, sugars, GMO foods, gluten and bad fats.
So when the universe puts a Primal Coaching Course your way - you have to say ‘gratitude’ , find the money somehow and do it! That way I get to share some of the great health benefits of this lifestyle with my Coaching Clients
For years I have preferred ‘nut milks’ namely almond, however when a local large chain supermarket had Hemp Milk on promotion – well I just had to try it, the ‘unsweetened’ version of course.
It had a super nutty type taste, really added to my protein smoothies and of course is just packed with health benefits and has a superior nutritional profile.
Then I read this short article on ‘Foods we avoid and shouldn’t’ by fellow LCHF educator Dr Patrick Owen, Ph.D. Doctor in Human Nutrition as well as Functional & Ancestral Health http://drpatrickowen.com/
And bam the Universe was doing it again ‘rubber stamping’ something for me again. I contacted Patrick and he said sure share the word and the love – so here it is – super information why perhaps you would consider adding Hemp Milk to your lifestyleThankfully for us Hemp Milk is on our supermarket shelf as well in all our wonderful health food storesNamaste Jay
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Part #10 Hemp Milk
[from the Series of short articles on Foods we avoid but shouldn’t]
WHY WE AVOID IT: Hemp is the same species as marijuana, a psychoactive plant that is illegal in many parts of the world. That association alone is enough to turn off the straight and narrow. -
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WHY WE SHOULD DRINK IT: Hemp is indeed a variety of cannabis, but the concentration of the psychoactive substance -- tetrahydrocannabinol or THC -- is extremely low. Hemp milk is made from hemp seeds ground and soaked in water, resulting in a creamy beverage with a slight nutty flavour. It’s an ideal alternative for the lactose intolerant and those who have an aversion to animal dairy products. It’s also surprisingly nutritious. Hempseed has a protein profile that is close to perfect compared to other sources, like meat, milk and eggs. It contains all 21 known amino acids, including the nine essential ones that we can only get from our diet. It also contains both essential fatty acids in a ratio that easily provides our daily requirements. -
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Almost half the weight of hempseeds is made up of edible oils, the majority of which is omega-6 (linoleic acid), omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and a little bit of hard-to-find gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is a type of omega-6 fat that has unique properties that are being researched as a cancer treatment. In addition, hemp milk is rich in magnesium, potassium and iron, minerals that might not be absorbed efficiently in other plant sources because of the presence of enzyme-inhibiting phytates. But hemp milk is devoid of phytates, making its nutrients more digestible. -
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With such a superior nutritional profile, it’s a wonder we don’t see hemp milk outside of health food stores and specialty shops. The U.S. is the only industrialized country where growing hemp is illegal, so manufacturers need to import material to make hemp products. So, until we’re all convinced that we can’t get high off drinking hemp milk, you’ll need to go a little out of your way to find it. –
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WHY WE SHOULD DRINK IT: Hemp is indeed a variety of cannabis, but the concentration of the psychoactive substance -- tetrahydrocannabinol or THC -- is extremely low. Hemp milk is made from hemp seeds ground and soaked in water, resulting in a creamy beverage with a slight nutty flavour. It’s an ideal alternative for the lactose intolerant and those who have an aversion to animal dairy products. It’s also surprisingly nutritious. Hempseed has a protein profile that is close to perfect compared to other sources, like meat, milk and eggs. It contains all 21 known amino acids, including the nine essential ones that we can only get from our diet. It also contains both essential fatty acids in a ratio that easily provides our daily requirements. -
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Almost half the weight of hempseeds is made up of edible oils, the majority of which is omega-6 (linoleic acid), omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and a little bit of hard-to-find gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is a type of omega-6 fat that has unique properties that are being researched as a cancer treatment. In addition, hemp milk is rich in magnesium, potassium and iron, minerals that might not be absorbed efficiently in other plant sources because of the presence of enzyme-inhibiting phytates. But hemp milk is devoid of phytates, making its nutrients more digestible. -
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With such a superior nutritional profile, it’s a wonder we don’t see hemp milk outside of health food stores and specialty shops. The U.S. is the only industrialized country where growing hemp is illegal, so manufacturers need to import material to make hemp products. So, until we’re all convinced that we can’t get high off drinking hemp milk, you’ll need to go a little out of your way to find it. –
Author: Dr Patrick Owen, Ph.D. Doctor in Human Nutrition as well as Functional & Ancestral Health
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